Diabetes Awareness Training for Schools & Carers
£20.00
This training course was designed to help those who work in schools, parents, guardians, youth workers or childminders to care for children with diabetes. This course will also explain how diabetes works and how you can keep a child with diabetes healthy and happy at school.
In the UK there are around 35,000 children and young people living with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Learners will touch upon the risks children face and your responsibilities, the different kinds of medication, what should happen when a child goes on school trips.
| Accreditations | CPD, iirsm, Skills For Care |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 40 mins (approx) |
| Languages | 41 |
Welcome to the Diabetes Awareness for Schools & Carers training program, designed to equip educators, caregivers, and school staff with essential knowledge and skills to support children with diabetes. This comprehensive training covers various critical areas in approximately 30 minutes, with a focus on the following key sections:
- What is Diabetes? : Begin by gaining a fundamental understanding of diabetes. Learn what diabetes is, its types (Type 1 and Type 2), and how it affects children. This section will provide you with insights into the management of blood glucose levels and the importance of insulin in diabetes care.
- Everyday Risks and Responsibilities : Understand the everyday risks faced by children with diabetes and their caregivers. Explore the responsibilities of schools and carers in supporting children to manage their condition effectively. We’ll discuss the importance of monitoring blood sugar levels, recognizing symptoms of hypo and hyperglycemia, and creating a safe and supportive environment.
- Medication for Diabetes : Learn about the various medications and treatments used in diabetes management, including insulin injections, insulin pumps, and oral medications. Understand the timing and dosage requirements for diabetes medications and how to assist children in administering them safely.
- School Trips : Managing diabetes during school trips requires careful planning and coordination. Discover the considerations and strategies for ensuring the safety and inclusion of children with diabetes during school outings and trips. We’ll also discuss the importance of communication with parents and healthcare providers.
- Education : Education is a key component of diabetes management. Explore how to provide age-appropriate education to children with diabetes, their peers, and school staff. Learn about diabetes awareness campaigns, teaching materials, and resources that can be utilized in schools to foster understanding and empathy.
By the end of this Diabetes Awareness for Schools & Carers training, you will be well-equipped to provide essential support and care for children with diabetes, ensuring their safety, well-being, and inclusion in educational settings. Your commitment to this training will contribute to a more informed and compassionate community for children with diabetes. Let’s begin this critical journey of knowledge and care.
Related products
First Aid at Work Refresher Training
This online training course should be used in between practical training as a refresher, and it should not be used in replacement for face-to-face practical training. It is designed to be used by all levels of first aiders.
The course aims to refresh the user's knowledge on what is included in a primary & secondary survey and also refreshes their knowledge on first aid treatment & procedures.
HACCP – Level 2 Training
Any organisation that produces, handles, sells, or distributes consumable products in the UK are legally required to implement HACCP as a food safety management system. This course teaches the user how to put HACCP principles into practice.
HACCP, which is an internationally recognised system in the food industry, ensures that all businesses involved in the production and sale of food make sure that it is safe for consumption. This is an essential training course for all employees in the food industry.
Asthma Awareness Training for Schools & Carers
This training course was designed for anyone caring for children that have asthma. This course will provide an overview of the common types of inhalers and how to treat infants, juniors, and teens.
This course will look at what asthma is, the triggers and symptoms of asthma, the different kinds of medication, what to do when a child has an asthma attack and what your schools' responsibilities are.
Anaphylaxis & Allergies Training for Schools & Carers
This online training course has been designed to be used by anyone who cares for children, including those in schools, parents, guardians, youth workers and childminders. Our training will provide you with a step-by-step emergency procedure to follow in response to an anaphylactic shock.
In just 40 minutes you will learn about what Individual Healthcare Plans are, the different types of allergies and how they are caused, what anaphylaxis is, school policies and responsibilities and the impact that these allergies can have on a child.
Food Safety & Hygiene Training – Level 1
This online training course is essential for anyone that works with food, whether it is where it is made, sold, or served. Learners will find out more about food hygiene and how to handle food safely.
With more than 1 million cases of food poisoning each year, this Level 1 Food Hygiene training will provide an introduction to food safety, explain more about personal hygiene, cleaning and the storage, temperature, and time that food can be stored.
Eye Protection Training
This online training course helps the user to identify hazards and the risk they pose to their eyes, understand how to use the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), first-aid advice, and how to manage risks.
As a result of taking this course, the user should be able to know how to identify hazards and keep themselves and others safe at work, recognise the different kinds of eye protection equipment and understand how they protect them, and understand first aid advice for when accidents involving eyes happen and how to prevent long term damage.
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Training
Anybody who regularly uses display screen equipment is legally required to undertake DSE Training. This training course can help your organisation work towards compliance with The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 & can help avoid injuries in the workplace.
This DSE Training course helps to ensure that your employees understand how to properly take care of their health whilst at work by ensuring that their immediate working environment is at its best

Fire Safety
Mandatory Health & Safety
Workplace Culture & Conduct
Health & Social Care
Safeguarding
Food Safety
First Aid
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Remote Working
GDPR & Cyber Security
Leadership