Allergies and anaphylaxis

Awareness

At our school, we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all pupils, including those with allergies. We recognise that some allergies can be life-threatening, and we take every precaution to reduce risk and respond effectively in an emergency.

Our Approach

We are an allergy-aware school and we:

Support pupils with food and non-food allergies
Maintain up-to-date Allergy Action Plans for affected children
Ensure all relevant staff are trained to recognise and respond to allergic reactions
Promote awareness and understanding amongst pupils

We work closely with parents to ensure children are safe at school. Parents and carers are asked to:

Inform the school of any allergies as soon as possible
Provide an up-to-date Allergy Action Plan from a healthcare professional
Supply prescribed medication (e.g. adrenaline auto-injectors) in date and clearly labelled
Keep the school informed of any changes

Managing allergies in school
To help reduce risk, we:

Keep a register of pupils with allergies
Share essential information with relevant staff
Follow safe practices in classrooms and around food
Work with catering staff to manage allergens safely
Carry out risk assessments for school trips and activities

Emergency procedures
All staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions. In the event of a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), staff will:

Follow the child’s Allergy Action Plan and administer an adrenaline auto-injector if required
Call emergency services immediately
Contact parents/carers

For more detailed information, please read our full policy

Arrangements

Parent Information

Parent & Child

Statutory Information