We have a collection of useful resources to help support you in getting the best diabetes care in schools.
Type 1 diabetes at school: School Pack
This pack helps teachers understand what needs to be in place at school for children with Type 1.
Type 1 diabetes at school: Parent Pack
We can help you make sure your child gets the care they need at school so that their diabetes doesn't affect their learning.
Residential school trips
This packs will help you make sure your child will get what they need on school trips.
Sample Medical Conditions Policy
Download a sample Medical Conditions Policy (PDF, 406KB)
Children and Families Act 2014
The statutory guidance, Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions, is available to read on the Government website, Gov.uk.
Diabetes card
Designed for a child to carry with them at school, the diabetes card (or ‘hypo card’) states that the child has diabetes and what to do if they have a low blood glucose level (hypoglycaemia).
IHP – a child's individual health care plan
Download a sample IHP (PDF, 3.3MB)
Type 1 diabetes at school log book
Download your free Type 1 diabetes at school: log book (PDF, 33KB)
Type 1 Diabetes Schools and Community Training Platform
An innovative digital educational platform designed to prepare teachers and school staff with the knowledge and tools needed to support pupils with type 1 diabetes
- including the physical and mental impacts on young people in schools and the critical role that diabetes tech plays in managing the health of pupils.
It has been designed by DigiBete and Leeds Children's Hospital Diabetes Team, in collaboration with the National Children and Young People's Diabetes Network, Diabetes UK, and Breakthrough T1D.
Register and access information here
