Resources for parents, carers and schools

Coeliac UK at school – all you need to know

These packs are a one stop shop for what to expect from your child's school. 

 

Template school letter

Is your child starting at a new school, newly diagnosed or struggling to access support? Use our template letter to let your school know all the key information and why it matters.

 

Individual health care plan template

The best way to make sure your child is getting the support they need is to have a plan. Your school should arrange to draw up an individual health care plan with your child’s teachers, catering staff and yourselves.

 

Support your child to become a Young Champion

Our Young Champions pack aims to give children aged 5 to 11 the confidence to talk about their coeliac disease at school and in their extracurricular activities. You can read more about our inspiring Young Champions here and order a pack.

 

The Belly Bunch – Information on coeliac disease for children up to 7 years old

The Belly Bunch is a small booklet, designed for children aged up to seven years old. It uses easy to understand language to explain about coeliac disease, why it makes them feel poorly, what they can eat and how much better they feel eating food without gluten

 

Resources for schools

Coeliac UK at school – all you need to know

Use these packs to find out how best to support children with coeliac disease at school, all based on official government guidance according to your region. 

 

Individual health care plan template

The best way to make sure a pupil is getting the support they need is to have a plan. Your school should arrange to draw up an individual health care plan in partnership with the child’s parent/carers, teachers, catering staff and school leadership. This should highlight the key points in the school day and across the year where adjustment may need to be made to support the child to take part fully in school activities.    


Resources for caterers

All you need to know about catering gluten free.

Gluten free catering guidance

Download your free gluten free catering guidance here with all you need to know to cater gluten free.

 

Top tips for catering video

Your quick fire tips for how to cater GF….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYp4pjsRhmI&list=PLRcl2mPE0Wdi0x-wudVPvWDpS6qOvs98n&index=1

Gluten free accreditation & training

We have over 3,300 accredited venues in the UK and trained over 4,500 catering staff through our online training course. Take a look at how you could benefit from these services.

 

Gluten free check list

Take a look at our gluten free check list for a rundown of food that’s contain gluten.