Type 1 Diabetes in Schools | Training Pack

Supporting a child with Type 1 Diabetes in school involves far more than checking glucose levels.

From classroom learning and PE to trips, lunchtime support, emotional wellbeing, and emergency situations — school staff are often balancing medical safety alongside everyday school life.

This professionally designed training and support pack has been created to help schools feel more confident, informed, and prepared when supporting pupils with Type 1 Diabetes.

Created from real lived experience, this resource explains the practical realities of managing Type 1 Diabetes during the school day in a calm, clear, and accessible way.

Inside the pack:

• Understanding Type 1 Diabetes in children

• Hypo (low glucose) recognition and treatment

• Hyper (high glucose) awareness and DKA warning signs

• CGMs, insulin pumps, Dexcom & Libre guidance

• Classroom considerations and learning impact

• PE, sports and physical activity support

• School trips and residential guidance

• Lunchtime and snack support

• Emotional wellbeing and inclusion

• Emergency procedures and escalation guidance

• Legal responsibilities and reasonable adjustments

• Communication guidance for staff and parents

• Quick reference pages and staff sign-off sections

Perfect for:

• Primary schools

• ASN staff

• Classroom assistants

• Support for Learning teams

• School offices and lunchtime supervisors

• Teachers supporting a pupil with T1D

Digital Download Includes:

✔ Professionally designed resource pack

✔ Instant digital download

✔ Printable for staff rooms or training folders

✔ Easy-to-read quick reference sections

✔ Suitable for whole-school awareness and training

Please note:

This resource is designed to support confidence and awareness within educational settings and does not replace medical advice or an individual healthcare plan.

Created by #mumofawarrior 💙