National Network

Supporting Psychological Challenges Associated with Diabetes Technologies when Working with CYP and Families

Understanding Diabetes Technology

A non-medical, 1-page guide to understanding diabetes technology. Ideal for newly diagnosed, Trust Management/Finance Teams and Commissioners

Comparison Guide Information Video

Please watch before using the guides for the first time

Pump Comparison Guide

Version 1_11 August 2021

CGM and Flash Comparison Guide

Version 1_11 August 2021

Closed Loop Comparison Guide

Version 1_11 August 2021

Competency Framework for Paediatric Dietitians

This document has been developed to support clinical paediatric dietitians demonstrate knowledge and competence in paediatric diabetes care, and to guide the providers of post graduate education in the curriculum required for post graduate clinical dietetic education.

Competency Framework - B7, published 2024

BDA competency document for Band 7 dietitians working with CYP with Type 1 diabetes. Interactive form to be completed online, not printed

Competency Framework - B6, published 2023

BDA competency document for Band 6 dietitians working with CYP with Type 1 diabetes. Interactive form to be completed online, not printed

Competencies for nurses caring for children and adolescents with diabetes (2021)

Document developed by London & SEC Network

Nationally Agreed Minimum Standards for Schools

School resources to support training in education settings

Overarching Guidance document bringing together the Standards, SOP, background to the development of the Standards and links.

SOP - Delegation of Diabetes Care Tasks to School Staff supporting CYP

Descriptive SOP to supplement the Standards

NN Master Copy Training Letter Diabetes in schools 2026

NN School Workshop 2026 Presentation

NN Practical skills Demo & Supervised Practice

NN Practical skills QR code

NN Practical skills sign off sheet

Schools Workshop Evaluation

Template for teams to adjust locally

NN Attendance Certificate Diabetes in School Workshop

For local adaption

Template Letter of Assurance

Template confirming HCP status and checks

Standard Operating Procedure for Insulin Dose Adjustment for Nurses who aren’t NMP’s

A national guide for teachers and parents of children and young people in pre-school, early years, primary and secondary schools

Standards for Psychological Care for Children and Families with Diabetes

Published June 2023

Link to Workforce Standards

Page with Workforce Standards document, Workforce Calculator and webinar recording

Considerations when welcoming a Youth Worker to the team

Document to support preparations for a Youth Worker joining the team. Contains advice and considerations prior to day 1 to enable a smooth start and set expectations

Link to resources on Youth Workers in diabetes teams

Articles, presentations and other resources