Allergies and Anaphylaxis

Our school is committed to protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of pupils with allergies, including those at risk of anaphylaxis. We work in close partnership with parents/carers, health care professionals and pupils to ensure children with allergies are supported, included and kept safe.

We have a comprehensive Pupil Allergy & Anaphylaxis Policy which sets out how we identify, manage and respond to allergies, including the use of adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs). In line with this policy and statutory guidance, the school holds spare AAIs on site for emergency use, alongside pupils own prescribed medication.

All staff have received allergy and anaphylaxis training, including recognising and responding appropriately in an emergency.

The policy reflects our whole-school approach to risk management, staff training, emergency response and inclusion.

We take proportionate and reasonable steps to reduce the risk of allergen exposure: however it is not possible to guarantee an allergen-free environment. Our approach focuses on sensible risk management, education, inclusion and clear emergency procedures rather than blanket food bans.

No pupil is excluded from school activities because of allergies. We actively promote awareness and understanding among pupils and take allergy-related bullying extremely seriously. Pupils with allergies are supported pastorally and practically so they can take part in school life safely and confidently.

Parents/Carers play a vital role and are asked to:

Inform school promptly of any diagnosed allergies or changes to medical needs
Provide prescribed medication that is in date, including AAIs where required
Follow school guidance on packed lunches and shared food
Support their child to develop age-appropriate understanding and independence

Further Information and External Guidance

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your child’s individual needs, please contact the school office or the Allergy Lead, Mr M Walker.

For trusted external information, families may also find the following helpful:

Anaphylaxis UK – https://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk
NHS guidance on severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/anaphylaxis/

This page is intended to support clear communication with families and provides a short, parent‑friendly overview of how we support pupils with allergies in practice. It sits alongside our full Pupil Allergy & Anaphylaxis Policy, which contains detailed information about our procedures, roles and responsibilities and is available on request.

Please contact the school office or the Allergy Lead, Mr M Walker, if you would like a copy.