A SOUTH Lakeland primary school has been awarded for its work in providing care and support to children and young people with Type 1 diabetes.

Beetham Church of England Primary School has won Diabetes UK’s Good Diabetes Care in School Award, a new recognition scheme introduced by the charity in September 2015.

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Beetham was chosen by an assessment panel which included parents and representatives from Diabetes UK. It has been recognised for the support it provides to ensure children with Type 1 at their school are fully included in all school activities and receive the care they deserve. The special award, which is valid for two years, was presented at an assembly in school.

Head teacher Wendy Nicholas said: “We have a number of students in our school who have Type 1 diabetes and we take our responsibility to provide them with the support and care they need to manage their condition safely in school very seriously.

"We have worked extremely closely with students, parents, and school staff to ensure that the right care is in place, and that children and young people with Type 1 diabetes have the same opportunities as their peers who do not have the condition and are able to fully participate in their education and so reach their full academic potential.”

Stephen Ryan, head of the north at Diabetes UK said: “Beetham C E Primary School has demonstrated that they are meeting best practice in the support they provide for children and young people with Type 1 diabetes, which is why they have become a recipient of our Good Diabetes Care in School Award.

"We urge all schools to follow Beetham’s example as good care in schools means that children and young people with diabetes stay healthy and get the best from their education."