Most schools are very supportive of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. However, communicating clearly with the school and your child’s teachers is vital. It is important not to overload the staff with information. There are resources to help you to give your child’s school the appropriate information that they need to keep your child safe, happy and well.
These include:

School Pack

The school pack is designed to assist teachers and staff in schools to understand type 1 diabetes and how to manage the student with diabetes in the school setting. For details of the contents of the school pack click here. You can even download a copy to give to your child’s school.

Other Resources

“Is it You, Them or Diabetes?!” booklets.
A series of booklets in age groups (0-2 years, 2-4 years, 5-7 years, 8-12 years, 13-17 years) advising on initial diagnosis, strategies regarding behaviour and food tips.

Food Choices for Kids with Diabetes
A colourful, pictorial guide to food groups for kids with diabetes.

Making Healthy Food Choices for Children & Adolescents with Diabetes
A guide to making healthy food choices for children and teenagers with diabetes

Caring for Diabetes in Children & Adolescents - A Parents Manual
A book for families and carers about the practical aspects of living with diabetes that encourages gradual development of understanding of diabetes. Questions about diabetes are answered as needed throughout the book. A recommended resource for all parents and carers of a child or teenager with type 1 diabetes.

For more information, click here for the parent’s library

If you and your child are anxious about hypos at school go to “Cool at School” which demonstrates how to manage a hypo in the classroom.