CO-PARENTING HANDOVER CHECKLIST
DuetNest
Updated: 2026-09-29

[ ] Transfer date and time: [day, date, time]. Status: [confirmed / proposed / needs clarification].
[ ] Transfer location: [agreed location, with private address details stored securely if needed].
[ ] Bringing adult: [name]. Receiving adult: [name]. Check that collection authorization is current where required.
[ ] Transport: [who drives or accompanies the child]. Relevant travel or access detail: [only what is needed].
[ ] Next return or collection: [day, date, time, location]. Record any pending change separately.
[ ] School essentials: [bag, uniform, homework materials, library book, lunch items, device and charger if needed].
[ ] Personal essentials: [glasses, required assistive items, weather clothing, comfort item].
[ ] Activity essentials: [kit, shoes, instrument, equipment, entry pass if needed].
[ ] Current care instructions: [where the authoritative instructions are securely available]. Necessary update: [factual detail or none].
[ ] Required care items: [item transferred and checked against the current instructions; clarify any uncertainty with the relevant professional].
[ ] Next deadline: [form, appointment, or school task; due date; adult responsible; status].
[ ] Missing item or unresolved point: [what, who will follow up, when]. Do not mark it complete until it is resolved.
[ ] Final check by sending adult: [name or initials]. Essential receipt confirmed by receiving adult where appropriate: [status].

Use only the items relevant to your child and the agreed arrangements. Follow current clinician instructions for medicines. Where direct contact is unsafe, use an appropriate supported process.

Full guide, examples and sources:
https://duetnest.com/blog/creating-a-handover-checklist