Before starting school

Before starting (or going back) to school  

• Work out (with your child if appropriate) what sort of support your child will need in school and discuss with your paediatric diabetes team to make sure you’ve covered everything.
• Even if you’ve already told your child’s school, ask your paediatric diabetes team to contact them too.
• With your paediatric diabetes team, arrange a meeting with the school to discuss your child’s needs and put together a healthcare plan.
• If your child is going to need help with the practical aspects of diabetes, their paediatric diabetes specialist nurse (PDSN) will usually provide training in this. Talk about how this will be arranged and carried out.
• Finally, make sure you have all the supplies your child will need to take to school.