Understanding Diabetes in Education Course

Complete the 3-part training to receive an accredited certificate which can be used as evidence in OFSTED inspections for the care you provide to your pupils.

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Get Certified

Complete the 3-part training to receive an accredited certificate which can be used as evidence in OFSTED inspections for the care you provide to your pupils.

Your Training Consists of 3 Parts

Via online content.


In this part of the training, you will work through some videos and content that will help you prepare for the ENGAGE session.

These modules include all the information & guidance you will need to understand the topic of Diabetes and how to support a child with it. A series of Modules each will have a number of sessions within - aimed to give the most thorough understanding of the topic.

Take me to the LEARN Zone

This is a password protected area to sign up for one of our ENGAGE sessions for an online webinar with your diabetes team.


You only need to attend ONE ENGAGE session to earn your complete certificate.


We recommend waiting to attend one of these before completing the QUIZ section.


Make sure you select the correct region/area so that you join a session with your local diabetes team.


We also hold optional Q&A sessions for extra support

Online assessment to show what you have learnt.


Now that you have learnt all about how to support people with diabetes, have a go at our online quiz.


Here you will be set a series of questions and scenarios that you might have to tackle.


Don't worry if you don’t pass 1st time, you can take it again.

  • When is the next training date

    All training dates can be found here.

  • How long is the training?

    The previous Diabetes in Schools training as a 3-hour online presentation.


    Now it is an e-learning component (LEARN) which takes about 1 hour and can be done at your own convenience.


    The webinar (ENGAGE) is a 1 hour session with interactive questions. The session may run longer (optional) if there are lots of questions from schools that need to be answered. 


    The QUIZ only takes 10 minutes and will provide your certificate for the whole training.

  • Why is this not face-to-face?

    The diabetes team will still come to your school to deliver a care plan and support your school, including demonstrating elements.


    The initial training is virtual to provide a more convenient delivery method for both the NHS team and schools, allowing more people to access the education. 

  • Is my school eligible for this training?

    If your school is based in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland then the University Hospitals of Leicester Diabetes in Schools team are here to support you.


    If you are outside of this region, unfortunately, it is not available in your area. reach out to your local hospital for support. 

  • How long does the certificate last for?

    1 Year.


    You will need to complete this annually.

  • Do I need anything for the Engage Webinar?

    Make sure you have signed up and received your join link. It may take up to 24hours to come through.

    (Check your spam)


    You can watch the webinar on your own via your laptop or PC, or as a group round one screen. It is not a requirement to have a camera on.


    You will need mobile phone to participate in the interactive questions. Everyone will need this even if you are joining around one screen.


    Remember, you can only get the certificate if you have completed your own e-learning and quiz.

  • Why should I do this course?

    Children with type 1 diabetes are either entering a new school or have just been diagnosed. Providing an understanding and caring environment for them will help support both the pupil and the school staff in knowing how to care for them.


    The support is free and only takes a short amount of time.


    If you are unsure what you should do if a child is hypoglycaemic then we can help.

  • Should the school have Glucagon and a Sharps bin?

    The parents will be able to provide these items to the school.

    They can get the supplies from the diabetes team and bring them in.

  • How do I get a certificate?

    You will only receive a certificate once you have completed the QUIZ.


    This means there is no certificate for the LEARN section as the education is not complete.


    To access the QUIZ you will need the password which will be given in the webinar (ENGAGE) session.

  • How do I find the Quiz?

    If you can only see the LEARN window in the e-learning area, you may need to click 'Find New Courses' in the righthand menu under the title 'Course Catalogue'.


       

Modules & Sessions in the Learn Zone

In this part of the training, you will work through some videos and content that will help you prepare for the Engage Zone session.

Introduction

Module 1 - What is Diabetes?

Module 2 - Hypoglycaemia

Module 3 - Hyperglycaemia

Module 4 - Insulin (injections)

Module 5 - Exercise

Module 6 - Diabetes Routine in School

Module 7 - Carbohydrate Counting

Module 8 - Sensors
Module 9 - Pumps
Module 10 - Healthcare Plan


For Refresher training, a shorter 5 part course is available to those who completed the course last year.

Your next section is the the Engage Zone...

What is the Engage Zone?

This is a password protected area to sign up for one of our ENGAGE sessions for an online webinar with your diabetes team.

Your Final Zone is the...

Test your knowledge...

This is a quiz on what has been taught in the pervious Zones. The Pass Threshold for these tests are XX%. Score this % or over to get your certificate.

Achieving your certification!

Once you have met the threshold in the Quiz Zone you will receive a signed & dated certificate. These certificates are recognised by OFSTED and other governing bodies.

Why do you need this course?

Schools are a challenging environment, especially for people dealing with a new diagnosis or living with type 1 diabetes.
By creating a supportive atmosphere of knowledgeable school staff, children and young people can feel more confident and comfortable at school. It helps to remove barriers between teachers, staff and support with the pupil as they know exactly what to do in the case of an emergency, or just in day-to-day life.

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Education specifically created for

Teachers  • Classroom Assistants  • School Staff  •  Afterschool Club Leaders

Currently, this training is only available to schools in the areas of:

Leicestershire & Rutland

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

(Leicestershire Schools Authority & Leicester County Council)