Primary School
If you are teaching or supporting a young person with Type 1 diabetes then we have a host of resources to help you to get a better understanding of what it all means for the young person and how you can best support them to reach their full potential in school.
Welcome to the Primary School’s Resource Page
Diabetes in Schools Training Platform
Find out more and register for your free training.
Type 1 diabetes in Schools, Training Platform.
Offering free essential learning and awareness to support teachers & school staff in primary and secondary schools to better understand Type 1 diabetes.
Films and resources to help you support children living with Type 1 diabetes and attending primary school.
What is Type 1 Diabetes - Schools
What is type 1 diabetes
Whole Staff Meeting - Key Stage 1&2
This film could be watched by all staff in school to get a better awareness of Type 1 Diabetes and how it can affect students in the school environment (Useful links can be found below)
Teachers & Teaching Assistants Training Film - Key Stage 1&2
This film could be viewed by Teachers and Teaching Assistants together to get a better understanding of how to manage Type 1 Diabetes in the classroom and beyond. (Useful links can be found below)
The Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes - Schools
The Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes - Schools
The Signs & Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes - Poster
Type 1 Diabetes in Primary School
Type 1 Diabetes in Primary School
Emotional Effects & Inclusion in School
Young people discuss why good care in school is so important.
Good care in school is really important and the resources on this page are a guide to how pupils can be better supported in school. If you have any questions then your diabetes team are available and happy to help.
Exercise and Activity - Schools
Exercise and Activity - Schools
Food & Type 1 diabetes - Schools
Food & Type 1 diabetes - Schools
Low blood glucose and the brain
Low blood glucose and the brain
High blood glucose and the brain
High blood glucose and the brain
Type 1 Essentials
Top Tips for Transition from Primary School to Secondary School
Useful Links for Schools
Breakthrough T1D's Schools pack
A free information pack for parents and schools to support young people with type 1 diabetes in school, at home and when socialising.
Diabetes UK - School pack
A free handbook to help you get to grips with providing the right care for children with diabetes at your school.
Government guidelines to help you plan the care you provide in pre-school.
SEND Code of Practice
January 2015
Children and Families Act
2014
