Early Years Policy - Diabetes
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that enrolled children with Type 1 Diabetes and their families are supported while children are being educated and cared for by Council's Early Years Services.
To define practices in relation to:
- the management of medical conditions
- procedures requiring parents/guardians provision of a medical management plan if an enrolled child has a relevant medical condition (including diabetes)
- development of a risk minimisation plan in consultation with a child’s parents/guardians
- development of a communication plan for staff members and parents/guardians
This policy should be read in conjunction with the Early Years Policy - Managing Medical Conditions (below).