We know that many schools across the UK are caring for children with Type 1 diabetes brilliantly because parents have told us. That's why we're celebrating and showcasing the fantastic care they provide through theGood Diabetes Care in School Award.As part of theType 1 diabetes: Make the grade campaign, this exciting award recognises the schools that are making sure children and young people with Type 1 diabetes get the most out of their time at school.
Congratulations to the Good Diabetes Care in School Award holders in the South East and home countries, Diabetes UK officially recognises that these schools deliver effective diabetes care and management. View the winning schools in the South East and home countries below, and view the national winners on ourhonour wall.
Westfield Junior School, Hampshire
Valid until March 2018
This particular school have taken on board all aspects of my daughter's care and is never excluded from activities. They overcome any hurdles offering fantastic support along the way.
Parent
The school have always been very receptive and open to having regular diabetes training.
Healthcare Professional
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School, Milton Keynes
Valid until March 2018
As a parent and qualified nurse, I am overwhelmed with the standards of care and support we receive acorss the board from the entire school.
Parent
Good communication between school, PSDN and parents.
Healthcare Professional
Olney Middle School, Bucks
Valid until November 2018
They have been great, couldn't recommend enough.
Parent
St Botolph's CEP School, Gravesend
Valid until November 2017
The teachers had to learn it all and they have been fantastic and have taken in everything I have shown them.
Healthcare Professional
The school let me be involved for as long as I wanted, and this is very comforting for a parent because you get to know how your child is coping at school.
Parent
I feel the teachers thoroughly deserve the recognition for just how brilliant they are. I feel very lucky that my son goes to such a fantastic, dedicated school and would love them to be recognised with this award.
Parent
St Gregory's RCP School, Margate
Valid until November 2017
It has been a huge step (as it is for any parent) for us as parents to be able to trust 'others' to care and deal with daily tests and injections and I must say all teachers and assistants have been amazing and made the process as stress free as possible.
Parent
I am very impressed with all they have done for him and to how well he has adapted and how well the school has dealt with all aspects of his Type 1 diabetes. Over the Moon!
Healthcare Professional
Wentworth Primary School, Dartford
Valid until November 2017
I feel the school should be recognised for the care and suppoty they offer to children with diabetes to ensure they can still learn and achieve.
Healthcare Professional
I am very satisfied with the level of care my child recieves from the school on a day-to-day basis in order for him to control his diabetes.
Parent
Cove Junior School, Farnborough
I could not have asked for more from the staff.
Parent
Ashford St Mary's CEP School, Ashford
Valid until November 2017
The day to day care is exceptional. Onboard with the training and taking on the responsibilites involved. Communication has always been a two way thing and brilliant. They have made the transistion from home care to that provded by the school as easy and stressfree as possible. They are constantly adjusting to the ever changing needs of a child growing in confidence and indpendence.
Parent
The staff at the school are amazing. I cannot fault their enthusiasm, thoroughness and exceptional care.
Healthcare Professional
Goudhurst & Kilndown Primary School, Kent
Valid until March 2018
The support staff are amazing! Their positive attitude is infectious. When we hand the boys over in the morning we feel 100% confident they are in safe hands.
Parent
This school has three children with diabetes and they always make sure these children are included in everything and don't feel 'different'.
Healthcare Professional
Oakgrove School, Milton Keynes
Valid until March 2018
Informs all teachers of child's medical conditions and their needs.
Parent
The young person is incluced in all school activities and school staff support her wishes in relation to organising awareness and fundraising events for Type 1 diabetes.
Healthcare Professional
Gordon's School, Woking
Valid until March 2018
My son thoroughly enjoys boarding, he feels safe and secure knowing staff can look after him competently.
Parent
The best thing is that he is able to attend boarding school where he is fully supported 24/7, and knows that no matter what time of day or night his houseparents will come to him if he needs them.
Healthcare Professional
Lavant House School, Chichester
Valid until March 2018
My daughter left school, a confident young lady, with excellent exam grades, all of which could not have been achieved without the support and care offered to her from the age of 9-16, from members of staff and students at Lavant House School.
Parent
Thameside Primary School, Reading
Valid until March 2018
The school has been very responsive and supportive.
Parent
Thameside have made sure from Day 1 that Type 1 diabetes is not a problem.
Healthcare Professional
Estcots Primary School, East Grinstead
Valid until March 2018
With the help of the school, my son was able to return just 4 days after being discharged from hospital and was given the chance to explain to his class what diabetes is and what treatment he needs.
Parent
The school has excellent communication with parents on all aspects of the students diabetes.
Healthcare Professional
The Chalfonts Community College, Buckinghamshire
Valid until June 2018
The school has been wonderful towards supporting my child in every sense. The school nurse is always contactable if needed.
Parent
The school have continuously worked together with the family, the children and the staff. The standard of diabetes care and management in the school is commendable.
Healthcare Professional
Gosfield Independent School, Halstead
Valid until June 2018
Day to day care is second to none. The school manage to keep on top of any changes that have been made on a weekly basis and are able to cope without the aid of myself as a parent
Parent
The child always feels safe at school and there is always someone, somewhere to go and see if they are worried.
Healthcare Professional
Moor House School & College, Surrey
Valid until June 2018
This is a special needs school and my son is a residential student during the week. The level of care provided for my son, particularly regarding his Type 1 diabetes is equal to the care provided at home. I can trust the school 100% to care for my son.
Parent
The school has been very interested in engaging with the families and the diabetes team about the training, care planning and establishing an environment that caters for the children's individual diabetes needs.
Healthcare Professional
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Maidstone
Valid until June 2018
The support my daughter receives from school when she has a hypo or hyper is excellent. Information is shared with new teachers and the first aiders have a very good understanding of blood glucose levels and make sure she is well before she returns to class. She has been on numerous trips with the school.
Parent
The school treats each pupil with diabetes as an individual. As a school they are extremely supportive, if any of the girls experience difficulties with their diabetes and respond appropriately.
Healthcare Professional
St Edmund's Catholic School, Portsmouth
Valid until June 2018
The school is brilliant with the care of my daughter. Her needs are always met plus more, so I can rest easy knowing she is well cared for in school. The care in school means that I am happy, she is happy and the school is happy.
Parent
The school has formed good relationships with the student with Type 1 diabetes, making them feel well supported in school. The school is proactive in contacting the diabetes team.
Healthcare Professional
Solent Infant School, Portsmouth
Valid until June 2018
Day to day care is excellent. The staff will always contact me with any questions or concerns. Nothing is too much trouble and I feel my son is left in safe capable hands.
Parent
The school has developed an excellent communication system between staff administering insulin and testing blood sugar levels. As well as keeping parents informed of any issues during the day. They have good communication with diabetes team; seeking updates and further training as needed.
Healthcare Professional
Bobbing Village School, Kent
A school assembly was arranged to talk about diabetes, my child's school nurse was invited to speak to the children. There have been class discussions over the years so all her classmates over the years are aware of her condition.
Parent
School staff care for child when feeling unwell and/or having hypos competently making child feel safe in school environment.
Healthcare Professional
St George's C of E Foundation School, Broadstairs
Valid until June 2018
The school has a designated room where children with with diabetes can go if they wish. There is ongoing training available for the staff. My child has never been excluded from joining anything.
Parent
The school nurse is very experienced. She has excellent rapport with the students with diabetes, their families and staff.
Healthcare Professional
Broomhill Bank Primary School, Tunbridge Wells
Valid until June 2018
Our son was the first child to attend this school and have Type 1 diabetes. From the first day we were at ease, all his needs were met. The school asked for as much training as possible and support has not stopped since day one.
Parent
The staff at the school provide an immense amount of support to their pupils with diabetes, from help with their medical equipment to administering insulin and carb counting.
Healthcare Professional
Seaford Primary School, Seaford
Valid until June 2018
The school provided amazing care from day one. I couldn't fault the school and my son is part of everything that goes on at the school as any other child.
Parent
The school has a dedicated team who support the children in the school; care plans are reviewed and updated regularly as is training. The school listen to individual need and preferences regarding the students diabetes management.
Healthcare Professional
Little Horsted Church of England Primary School, Uckfield
Valid until November 2018
The best part of the school care is that the school are aware as a whole, but at the same time Type 1 diabetes doesn't define him as a child. His blood sugar and insulin are all done but a big deal is not made. His hypos are treated without fuss and he does not miss much school.
Parent
The school is dedicated to providing safe, effective care working with the family and diabetes team. Their priority is the child and trying to achieve optimal management. They support the family and ensure the child is involved with all aspects of school. They go above and beyond to support the family and ensure blood glucose stable to help make managements at home after school easier for the parents. Overall, very caring and supportive environment ensuring all opportunities are available to the child.
Healthcare Professional
The Grange School, Banbury
Valid until November 2018
My daughter was diagnosed six months ago. It was extremely difficult to receive a life-changing diagnosis right at the start of her school journey. However the school immediately put a plan in place to ensure that her education was not interrupted and she was not made to feel different. She feels safe and cared for.
Parent
The school have been very supportive with the day-to-day care. There is always someone on hand for lunchtime blood testing and injections and any inbetween testing. Also extra care is taken when school trips are organised.
Healthcare Professional
Bitterne Manor Primary, Southampton
Valid until November 2018
My daughter has been encouraged to continue to be active and get involved in the activities she enjoys. They don't let her diabetes stop her from doing anything, including taking part in rock challenge representing the school and running. They help and supervise her on a daily basis, listening to her and how she is feeling and contacting me for advise.
Parent
They have always listened closely with the diabetes team to ensure that everything is done to ensure the child felt supported at the school.
Healthcare Professional
Thatcham Park School, Thatcham
Valid until November 2018
The school staff are very confident in my daughters day-to-day care. They take a genuine interest in learning more about the condition and how blood sugars react in different situations. They are able to pre-empt possible low blood sugars through additional snacks (as agreed with us and DSN). Staff maintain an appropriate balance of respect for the potential severity of complications whilst ensuring that she has full access to the provision at school.The school actively engages with us as parents and we are always kept fully informed of any actions taken. Her diabetes is not hidden and any questions asked by the other children are answered so that they too have an age appropriate understanding of her needs.
Parent
The school has been a stable base and consistent care has been carried out. They have taken on learning and developed the care as necessary throughout the year. They have given confidence to the child and made her feel safe within the school environemnt. They have supported her changing needs and enabled her to fit in with her peers without feeling different from the other children. They have encouraged questioning from the other children which is vital for acceptance in the peer group.
Healthcare Professional
Ospringe CE Primary School, Faversham
Valid until November 2018
The school has gone from knowing very little about diabetes, to being able to care for the child in a very short period. We have adapted his management and he takes part in swimming and school trips. We feel confident sending him to school.
Parent
The school have supported the child's change in therapy from injections to a pump and continue to support the child to manage his diabetes as independently as possible for their age. Nothing appears to be too much trouble for any of the staff to help support the child in their diabetes management.
Longwick Church of England Combined School, Princes Risborough
Valid until March 2018
The school has been inpecable in ensuring sufficient staff are trained to support my son's needs both with delivery of medicine and with monitoring his condition. When on trips outside of school a trained member of staff is always on hand if needed.
Parent
Longwick school staff have ensured that they have planned for all the childs requirements to manage and support this child with diabetes to an optimal level. Staff are trained in insulin administration, carbohydrate counting, blood glucose monitoring, hypo management and hyperglycaemia management. Ongoing diabetes training is requested by the school each year . Equipment is safely stored and accessible to the child. Staff have been keen to learn about all aspects of diabetes management to enable integration of the child into the school curriculum.
Healthcare Professional
Saltwood Church of England Primary School, Hythe
Valid until March 2018
From the school head to the TA's they totally embraced the challenge, from injecting a 5 year old to now learning about his pump and CGM. We were, and continue to be, impressed by the schools' attitude in ensuring our son's diagnosis doesn't exclude him from anything at school.
Parent
Diabetes was new to this school when the pupil started in Reception. They recognised that there was a need for several training sessions and they were willing to free up the staff to attend as many sessions as were required for them to feel confident in managing this competently. Transition arrangements from one school year to the next are good with the staff making sure that the staff are supported by the previous years staff until confident.
Healthcare Professional
St Stephen's Junior School, Canterbury
Valid until March 2018
They never panic when my son's blood is high or very low. They always keep me updated and if they're ever in doubt they'll contact me and the diabetic team.
Parent
This school has cared for 5 children with Type 1 diabetes (4 in one year). Every child has been cared for as an individual and encouraged to try new things.
Healthcare Professional
The Petersfield School, Petersfield
Valid until March 2018
The nurse was a great support to us after initial diagnosis and discussed the daily process and options so that the transition was as easy as possible. The Head was very understanding of our dilemma regarding food and carb counting and asked for assistance on our behalf.
Parent
This school have worked particular well with the family and the Paediatric Diabetes Team to ensure things are put in place to support the child/young person managing their diabetes safely during the school day.
Healthcare Professional
Faringdon Junior School, Faringdon
Valind until June 2019
The school has been outstanding. It is a huge relief the care in school is so good and my son is so well looked after.
Parent
School are very good at listening to families' needs and concerns and will act on parents' advice as well as health care professionals' advice.
Healthcare Professional
Higham Primary School, Kent
Valid until June 2019
They have been so very supportive of myself and my daughter. Nothing is too much trouble. My daughter is never made to feel as though she is bothering anyone. Knowing that I can send her to school and not have to worry is a huge weight off my shoulders.
Parent
The school is always very forthcoming to provide staff training and organise when when additional training is required. The school also organised for the diabetes team to provide a class assembly to explain about diabetes to the children in the child's class.
Healthcare Professional
Hillcoft Primary School, Caterham
Valid until June 2019
The school has been so supportive during this really difficult time and me and my husband feel secure in the knowledge that my daughter is safe and well cared for while she is away from us.
Parent
The school is enthusiastic and proactive. They always want to problem solve. They listen to the parents' needs and wishes.
Healthcare Professional
