Inclusive Education for Students with Type 1 Diabetes in Spain: Reality or Utopia?

Cáceres-Iglesias, Judith ; Gajardo-Espinoza, Katherine ; Meza-Cortés, Ana Fabiola ; Palomero-Fernández, Pablo (Universidad de Zaragoza)

Resumen: The presence, participation and learning of children with Type 1 Diabetes is not ensured in Spanish classrooms due to the existence of barriers of various origins. The aim of the present research is to understand the inclusive vision of diabetes at school through the voice of people involved in the schooling process and to analyse the educational reality of students with Type 1 Diabetes, examining both the barriers to inclusion and the opportunities for its achievement. Qualitative and phenomenological research was used, obtaining data through in-depth interviews with parents of children living with Type 1 Diabetes and their teachers, all residing in the province of Segovia, in the Autonomous Community of Castilla y León (Spain). The obtained results allow us to visualise some experiences of families and teachers based on the onset of the disease (diagnosis) and the facilitating elements and barriers perceived at school. The complexity of the disease often hinders the integration of sufferers in schools. Barriers include the lack of diabetic training, the scarcity of resources and support, and inadequate coordination between administrations. On the other hand, the importance of the school nurse, collaboration between families, professionals, health professionals and teachers, and the involvement of teachers in the care of students are highlighted. Access to inclusive education for students with Type 1 Diabetes depends on the attitude and involvement of teachers.

Idioma: Inglés

DOI: 10.26529/cepsj.1982

Año: 2025

Publicado en: Center for Educational Policy Studies Journal (2025), [28 pp.]
ISSN: 2232-2647

Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)

Área (Departamento): Área Didáctica y Organiz. Esc. (Dpto. Ciencias de la Educación)