Allergy Policy

An allergy is a medical condition in which the body reacts to substances such as food, insect stings, contact allergens and airborne allergens. An allergic reaction occurs when a susceptible person is exposed to an ‘allergen’ that they are allergic to. Some individuals with allergies are at risk of anaphylaxis, which can be serious and, in severe cases, fatal.

At Tanfield School, we are committed to ensuring the safety of our pupils, staff and visitors with food allergies during daily school life. All allergies are serious and some can be life threatening, therefore daily management and awareness of risks to all our pupils, parents / guardians, staff and visitors is critical to creating a safe environment in school. We recognise that allergies can take many forms, including food allergies, hay fever, skin allergies, and asthma.

Our school has developed this policy further to the publication in March 2026 by the Department of Education of a consultation on ‘Benedict’s Law’, which (when adopted) will replace existing statutory guidance on ‘Supporting pupils with medical conditions’ at school.

Benedict’s Law intends to reduce the risk of allergic reactions in schools and requires schools to have a dedicated allergy safety policy.

Severe allergies can fall within the definition of disability and are therefore subject to the statutory duties on local authorities and education providers under the Equality Act 2010.

We believe schools should be as inclusive as possible and that children with medical conditions have the same right to education as their peers. We recognise that allergies (and anaphylaxis) present a specific risk, and Tanfield School wants to ensure our pupils, parents / guardians, staff and visitors with allergies feel confident coming to our school every day.

This policy outlines the measures we will take as part of our ‘whole school’ approach to allergy management to minimise the risks of exposure to known allergens, ensure staff are trained in allergy awareness and emergency response, outline the use of adrenaline devices, and generally promote awareness around allergy management. We aim to work in partnership with all relevant stakeholders to create a culture of safety and inclusion.

ANAPHYLAXIS: Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening and must be treated as a medical emergency.

ALLERGEN: A normally harmless substance that, for some, triggers an allergic reaction. You can be allergic to anything. The most common allergens are food, medication, animal dander (skin cells shed by animals with fur or feathers) and pollen. Latex and wasp and bee stings are less common allergens. Most severe allergic reactions to food are caused by just 9 foods. These are eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts (which includes nuts such as hazelnut, cashew nut, pistachio, almond, walnut, pecan, Brazil nut, macadamia etc), sesame, fish, shellfish, soya and wheat. There are 14 allergens required by UK law to be highlighted on pre-packed food, referred to as the “main 14” in this template. These allergens are celery, cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, egg, fish, lupin, milk, molluscs, mustard, peanuts, tree nuts, soya, sulphites (or sulphur dioxide), and sesame.

ADRENALINE AUTO-INJECTOR: Single-use device which carries a pre-measured dose of adrenaline. Adrenaline auto-injectors are used to treat anaphylaxis by injecting adrenaline directly into the upper, outer thigh muscle. Adrenaline auto-injectors are commonly referred to as AAIs, adrenaline pens or by the brand name EpiPen. There are two brands licensed for use in the UK: EpiPen and Jext Pen. For the purposes of this Policy we will refer to them as Adrenaline Devices or ADs to include other adrenaline devices such as EURNeffy (see below).

ALLERGY ACTION PLAN: This is a document filled out by a healthcare professional, detailing a person’s allergy and their treatment plan.

ASTHMA: Asthma is a common, long-term condition which affects the lungs. People with asthma have airways that are more sensitive and can become inflamed and narrow on exposure to certain triggers. This can lead to difficulty in breathing.

ASTHMA ACTION PLAN: This is a document filled out by a healthcare professional, detailing a person’s asthma, information about triggers, symptoms, medicines to be used if they have asthma symptoms, and when to seek emergency help when they have an asthma attack.4

DESIGNATED ALLERGY LEAD: The member of staff responsible for overseeing allergy and asthma management across the school and acting as the main point of contact for pupils, parents and staff. This is referred to as the named senior leader in the statutory guidance.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN: A document (also known as a Critical Incident Plan) that outlines a school's procedure for managing an emergency and should be fit for purpose to manage a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).

EURNEFFY: EURNeffy (also known as Neffy) is a nasal spray which delivers adrenaline. It is a needle-free alternative to an adrenaline auto-injector.

INDIVIDUAL HEALTHCARE PLAN: A detailed document outlining an individual pupil’s medical conditions, history, treatment, risks and action plan. This document should be created by schools in collaboration with parents/carers and, where appropriate, pupils. All pupils with an allergy that requires active management should have an Individual Healthcare Plan and it should be read in conjunction with their Allergy Action Plan.

RISK ASSESSMENT: A detailed document outlining an activity, the risks it poses and any actions taken or to be taken to mitigate those risks. Allergy should be included in all risk assessments for events on and off the school site.

SPARE ADRENALINE DEVICES: Schools are able to purchase spare adrenaline devices. These should be held as a back-up, in case pupils’ prescribed adrenaline devices are not available. They can also be used to treat a person who experiences anaphylaxis but has not been prescribed their own adrenaline.

This policy aims to:

• Set out our school’s approach to allergy safety, including reducing the risk of exposure and the procedures in place in case of allergic reaction

• Make clear how our school supports pupils with allergies to ensure their wellbeing and inclusion

• Promote and maintain allergy awareness among the school community

This policy is based on the Department for Education (DfE)’s statutory guidance on allergy safety in schools and supporting pupils with medical conditions at school, the Department of Health and Social Care’s guidance on using emergency adrenaline auto-injectors in schools, and the following legislation:

•  The Food Information Regulations 2014

•  The Food Information (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2019

Tanfield School takes a whole-school approach to allergy management

The headteacher is responsible for:

• Deciding (in discussion with the parents/carers and any relevant healthcare professionals) whether a pupil’s allergy can be managed through the adjustments made under the school’s medical conditions policy or whether an IHP is required to specify arrangements that reflect the pupil’s circumstances

The governing board is responsible for ensuring:

• Risks relating to pupils with allergy are included in the Medical Register and actively managed

• The school has an allergy safety policy which sets out:

  • Arrangements to reduce the risk of individuals coming into contact with their known allergens

  • Emergency response plans for cases of anaphylaxis

• The governing board delegates the day-to-day implementation of this policy to the allergy safety lead.

The nominated allergy safety lead is Sarah Douglas.

They’re responsible for:

• Implementing this allergy safety policy

• Reviewing the allergy safety policy at least annually, updating it when needed, and making sure it is published

• Promoting and maintaining allergy awareness across our school community

• Checking spare AAIs are present and in date on a monthly basis

• Making sure that replacement AAIs are obtained when expiry dates approach

• Developing and reviewing arrangements for the safe storage and disposal of adrenaline devices (AD)

Ensuring:

• All allergy information is up to date and readily available to relevant members of staff

• All pupils who require support with allergies have an up-do-date individual healthcare plan (IHP)

• All pupils with a known food or insect sting allergy have up-to-date allergy action plans issued by a medical professional

• All staff receive regular allergy awareness training

• All staff are aware of the school’s policy and procedures regarding allergies

• Relevant staff are aware of what activities need an allergy risk assessment

• Serious incidents and ‘near misses’ relating to allergy safety are recorded and reported as appropriate, and to consider and share with staff:

  • What lessons there are to learn

  • Any potential changes to the medical conditions and/or allergy safety policies and/or to any pupil’s IHP

All teaching and support staff are responsible for:

• Promoting and maintaining allergy awareness among pupils

• Maintaining awareness of our allergy safety policy and procedures

• Being able to recognise the signs of severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis

• Being aware of specific pupils with allergies in their care

• Reducing the risk to pupils with known allergies coming into contact with known allergens

• Ensuring the wellbeing and inclusion of pupils with allergies

• Reporting any allergic reaction or case of anaphylaxis to the allergy safety lead

Parents/carers are responsible for:

• Being aware of our school’s allergy safety policy

• Providing the school with up-to-date details of their child’s medical needs, dietary requirements, and any history of allergies, reactions and anaphylaxis

• If required, providing their child with 2 in-date adrenaline auto-injectors and any other medication, including inhalers, antihistamine etc., and making sure these are replaced in a timely manner

• Following the school’s guidance on food brought in to be shared

• Updating the school on any changes to their child’s condition

If age-appropriate, these pupils are responsible for:

• Being aware of their allergens and the risks they pose

• Carrying their adrenaline devices on their person and only using it for its intended purpose

• Understanding how and when to use their adrenaline devices

These pupils are responsible for:

• Being aware of allergens and the risk they pose to their peers

• Older pupils might also be expected to support their peers and staff in the case of an emergency.

Allergy is a spectrum of different allergic diseases. Reactions occur when a susceptible person is exposed to something (an “allergen”) they are allergic to. Common allergic conditions include:

• Hay fever (allergic rhinitis), triggered by allergens carried in the air, such as pollen, house dust mite, animal fur/feathers, or mould

• Skin allergies (e.g. eczema, contact dermatitis, contact urticaria/hives) caused by contact with allergens including house dust mite, pollen and substances like nickel, latex and some chemicals

• Food allergy, which can cause symptoms ranging from mild itching in the mouth to "whole body" reactions including anaphylaxis

• Asthma which may be triggered by airborne allergens

• Allergy to insect stings and medicines

For many people, allergies develop during school age, so it is critical that parents / guardians provide Tanfield School with timely information about pupils’ allergies, so we can communicate this as needed with staff and our catering providers. This section outlines how Tanfield School will deal with receiving new information about new and existing pupils’ allergies.

New Intake Pupil Notification

As part of the application process/enrolling process, we ask parents / guardians to confirm whether prospective pupils have any known allergies or intolerances. When a new pupil with a diagnosed allergy joins our school, we work in partnership with their parents/guardians to ensure that all allergy information is gathered in a timely manner as part of our admissions process ahead of the pupil’s start date.

Additionally, we may ask any previous setting for a child or young person for relevant information, such as an Individual Healthcare Plan and Allergy Action Plan.

We will ensure that any pupil information on allergies we receive is kept in line with data protection regulations and held on an allergy register. This information will be shared in line with UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) with the appropriate stakeholders such as class teacher, classroom supervisors, dining room staff and volunteers supporting school trips to ensure the safety of the pupil throughout the school. Should a pupil request a school dinner, we will work in partnership with parents / guardians and the school food catering provider, Chartwells, to ensure that a suitable meal is available for the pupil.

Existing Pupil Notification

If an existing pupil receives a new allergy diagnosis, we require parents / guardians to notify the school as soon as possible with all relevant information. If the pupil had been receiving a school dinner, this should be substituted with a packed lunch provided by the parents / guardians until the pupil is added to the school allergy register and the school catering provider, Chartwells, has received all appropriate documentation in line with their medical diet policy.

We will:

• For new starters, send a form to all parents/carers of pupils after their place at the school has been confirmed, but before their first school year starts, to confirm any allergy the pupil has and whether they carry medication. When a pupil has a new diagnosis and/or has moved to the school mid-term, we will send a form and put arrangements in place within 2 weeks.

• Send a reminder to parents/carers at the start of each year asking them to update their child’s medical information as necessary through our data collection procedures.

• We ask that parents/carers proactively inform us by either phone call to the school Year Managers or an email if their child’s medical needs change during the school year:

Year 7 - Marie Farrell - mfarrell@tanfieldschool.co.uk

Year 8 - Matt Smith - msmith@tanfieldschool.co.uk

Year 9 - Graeme Davison - gdavison@tanfieldschool.co.uk

Year 10 - Grant Parker - gparker@tanfieldschool.co.uk

Year 11 - Helen Johnson - hjohnson@tanfieldschool.co.uk

Staff and Visitors

We will also gather allergy information from new staff and make arrangements for when they commence work. Wherever possible, visitors should be asked for information on allergies ahead of any visit to our school.

Pupils should have an IHP if they:

• Have an allergy which has a functional impact on them in the school environment

• They are at risk of harm as a result of their allergy; and

• Require arrangements which are additional to or different from those made generally

It is not necessary for a pupil to have a formal diagnosis of allergy for them to have an IHP. Healthcare professionals may decide that it is more appropriate to accept that the child shows symptoms, rather than proceeding to a formal diagnosis.

The IHP will set out the additional and/or different arrangements that will be in place for supporting the pupil. The school will make every effort to make sure that arrangements are put in place within 2 weeks, or by the beginning of the relevant term for pupils who are new to our school.

Not all children with an allergy will require an IHP. Some allergies will have little or no impact on the pupil while they are at school, or pose no risk to the pupil. Some allergies will not require arrangements which are additional to or different from those made generally.

The headteacher is responsible for deciding (in discussion with the parents/carers and any relevant healthcare professionals) whether a pupil’s allergy can be managed through the adjustments made under the school’s medical conditions policy or whether an IHP is required to specify arrangements that reflect the pupil’s circumstances.

The school will consider the following principles:

• If the arrangements or support which a pupil requires would be available to any pupil as part of normal policies, an IHP may not be required

• If the pupil only needs non-prescription medication and the school’s medical conditions policy would permit them to carry and administer it, an IHP may not be required

IHPs will be reviewed at least annually and more frequently if the pupil’s needs have changed. Where a pupil moves on to a new school or college, their IHP will be shared as part of the transition.

All pupils who have a known allergy to a food or insect stings should be issued with an appropriate allergy action plan by their healthcare professional.

All pupils who have asthma should be issued with an asthma action plan by their healthcare professional.

The plans include medical and parental consent for staff to administer emergency medicines, including adrenaline for anaphylaxis or reliever inhaler in the event of an asthma attack.

The allergy action plan and/or asthma action plan should be attached to the pupil’s IHP. Whenever the allergy action plan is updated, the pupil’s IHP should be reviewed to incorporate it.

The school maintains a register of pupils who have a known allergy. The register includes:

• Known allergens and risk factors for anaphylaxis

• Whether a pupil has been prescribed adrenaline device (AD) (and if so, what type and dose)

• Where a pupil has been prescribed an adrenaline device (AD), whether parental consent has been given to administer emergency medication

• A photograph of each pupil to allow a visual check to be made

The register is kept on Google Drive and can be checked quickly by any member of staff as part of initiating an emergency response.

Allowing all pupils to keep their Adrenaline devices (AD’s) with them will reduce delays and allow for confirmation of consent without the need to check the register.

The school will conduct a risk assessment for any pupil at risk of anaphylaxis taking part in but not limited to:

• Lessons such as food technology

• Science experiments involving foods

• Crafts using food packaging

• Off-site events and school trips

• Any other activities involving animals or food, such as animal handling experiences or baking

Pupils are reminded to wash their hands before and after eating

Sharing of food, food containers, and food utensils is not allowed

Where food is not directly provided by the school, parental engagement and permission will be sought in advance

The school is committed to providing safe food options to meet the dietary needs of pupils with allergies.

Chartwells our Catering staff receive appropriate training and are able to identify pupils with allergies.

The school will engage with caterers to understand the controls in place to ensure that food service complies with relevant requirements.

School menus are available for parents/carers and pupils to view with ingredients clearly labelled, and catering staff are available to discuss the provision of allergy safe meals with parents/carers

Where changes are made to school menus, we will make sure these comply with legislation, and continue to meet any special dietary needs of pupils

Food allergen information relating to the ‘top 14’ allergens is displayed on the packaging of all food products, allowing pupils and staff to make safer choices. Allergen information labelling will follow all legal requirements that apply to naming the food and listing ingredients, as outlined by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)

 Where food is provided by the school, staff will understand how to read labels for food allergens

Catering staff follow hygiene and allergy procedures when preparing food to avoid cross-contamination

When outdoors:

• Shoes should always be worn

• Food and drink should be covered

All pupils will always wash hands after interacting with animals to avoid putting pupils with allergies at risk through later contact

Pupils with animal allergies will not interact with animals

No pupils with allergies will be excluded from taking part

The school will plan accordingly for all visits and trips, and arrange for the staff members involved to be aware of pupils’ allergies and to have received appropriate training

The school will conduct a risk assessment for any pupil at risk of anaphylaxis taking part in a school trip

Pupils at risk of anaphylaxis should have their own adrenaline device with them

A First Aider trained to administer adrenaline in an emergency will be present on the school trip

 Appropriate measures will be taken in line with the school’s adrenaline device protocols for off-site events and school trips (see section 10.5)

Tanfield School has clear and effective emergency procedures in place to respond to an allergic reaction.

In the event of a life-threatening anaphylaxis reaction, the school will lie the person flat with legs raised (allow to sit if breathing is difficult) and use the individual’s prescribed pen, or the spare AAIs held by the school (in the event that the individual’s prescribed pen is not available, or for those who do not have their own prescribed AAI) without delay.

If there is no improvement after 5 minutes, another dose of adrenaline using a second AAI will be given, if available.

The school will not hesitate to call 999 if required, and the staff member will stay with the person until the ambulance arrives, with the person being kept lying down. A suitable member of school staff will accompany any individual suffering an allergic reaction to the hospital until a parent, guardian or next of kin arrives.

In the case of an incident involving a pupil, parents or guardians will be informed at the first safest opportunity.

All staff are trained to recognise the signs of both mild and severe allergic reactions (known as anaphylaxis) and respond appropriately.

 Staff are trained in the administration of adrenaline to minimise delays in an emergency

 If the pupil has an allergy action plan, this must be followed

  A spare school AD device will only be used if:

• The pupil does not have a prescribed AD

• The pupil’s prescribed AD are not available or misfire

Pupils who are prescribed ADs are encouraged to keep them near or on their person at all times including when travelling to or from the school and on school trips. It is recommended that two devices are carried at all times. Pupils with prescribed ADs should take them home with them at the end of each school day, and parents are responsible for ensuring that they are in date.

If a pupil cannot keep their ADs with them in the classroom (due to age or other considerations), then the devices will be stored in the Hub (Year Managers Office).

Additional arrangements include while travelling to and from school, on the school yard and sports fields. ADs must be with close proximity to the pupil who requires it. This also includes when attending a school visit or a residential trip. Quick access to ADs is vital.

A copy of the pupil’s allergy action plan is kept alongside their medication, as it includes instructions on how it should be used in an emergency.

Pupils and parents/carers to take individually prescribed ADs home (for example, at the end of the day for the journey home) and for checking that they remain in date

Records will be held on the ,medical register in the Google Drive of those  pupils have been provided with prescribed adrenaline (and an allergy action plan)

Please note: current regulations only allow schools to purchase adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) as spare devices. Non-injectable adrenaline devices (nasal spray) may be prescribed to individuals but cannot currently be stocked as a spare device. If an individual who is prescribed nasal adrenaline suffers anaphylaxis, a school’s spare AAIs may be used in an emergency. Schools can purchase an emergency asthma reliever inhaler which can only be used if the pupil’s prescribed inhaler is not available and where written consent has been obtained.

The allergy safety lead is responsible for sourcing spare ADs [and an emergency asthma reliever inhaler] and ensuring they are stored according to the guidance.

Tanfield School have 2 spare ADs:

• Brand and Dosage = EpiPen 0.3mg

Spare ADs will be stored:

• N125 (The Hub/Year Managers Office)

• S105 (SLT Office)

Spare ADs will be kept separate from any pupils’ prescribed ADs and clearly labelled to avoid confusion.

Sarah Douglas is responsible for:

• Ensuring spare ADs [and the emergency asthma reliever inhaler] are present and in date

• Obtaining replacement ADs when the expiry date is near

ADs can only be used once. Once an AD has been used, it will be disposed of in line with the manufacturer's instructions.

The Human Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2017 do not require consent to have been obtained for spare adrenaline devices to be used in an emergency.

The school will obtain advance consent from parents/carers or pupils for spare adrenaline devices to be used, so that in an emergency, consent can be assumed to be in place. However, in an emergency situation, anyone may take reasonable action to save a life without checking whether prior consent has been given. This avoids potentially fatal delays in treatment.

Pupils at risk of anaphylaxis who are able to administer their own adrenaline should carry their own ADs with them on school trips and off-site events.

The staff member leading the school trip or off-site events will ensure that they are carrying the Emergency Anaphylaxis Kit which will contain 1 spare AD and an asthma inhaler in the event of an emergency.

A serious incident is any event relating directly to a medical condition (including allergy) in which a pupil, member of staff or visitor with a medical condition or allergy is harmed or is placed at an immediate and significant risk of harm, including situations requiring emergency medication, urgent clinical intervention or attendance by emergency services.

A 'near miss' is an event relating directly to a medical condition (including allergy) that did not result in harm but had the clear potential to do so – for example, where an error, omission, or system failure could reasonably have led to a serious incident had circumstances been only slightly different.

The school will record serious incidents and ‘near misses’ relating to allergy safety as soon as is feasible. The incident will be recorded in the accident book, including the following information:

• Who was affected

• What happened, when and where

• Why the incident occurred (as far as is known)

• How staff and pupils responded and what was done to support the individual

• Whether emergency services were called

• How the incident concluded

The school will approach serious incidents and ‘near misses’ in a ‘no blame’ spirit of seeking to learn lessons.

The parents/carers of a pupil aged up to 16 should be notified of the incident or ‘near miss’ as soon as possible.

The school will share the report with the pupil’s parents, the pupil or the individual involved.

They will be given the opportunity to discuss what happened and to contribute their views to the consequent lessons learned review. The school will then confirm what we have learnt from the incident and outline any actions we are taking as a result.

In some cases, the impact of exposure to an allergen at school may be delayed and not recognised until the pupil is at home. This means that incident reporting is not limited to staff – the pupil, parents/carers or others (such as healthcare professionals) will need to report to the school if there has been an incident with a delayed reaction.

Staff will always share the incident report with Sarah Douglas. The allergy safety lead will consider whether the allergy safety arrangements in place were appropriate or if changes are needed to this policy and/or the pupil’s IHP. Any learning will be shared appropriately with staff so they can act on them and reduce the chance of an incident reoccurring.

The school will also share the report with other agencies in the following circumstances:

• With the Health and Safety Executive (HSE): incidents which arise directly out of the way the school carried out a work activity which results in death or immediate hospitalization. For example, where a pupil has suffered harm after consuming an allergen due to incorrect preparation of food by a member of staff.

• Chartwells is the catering company who provide school lunches for pupils. Chartwells will report to the school and the local authority: any allergen-related food safety incidents.

In the event that the incident or ‘near miss’ was related to the delivery of a care plan or action plan issued by a healthcare professional, the relevant healthcare professional will be notified.

The school ensures that all staff expected to be present during times when pupils are scheduled to be on site receive allergy awareness training at least annually. New starters will complete this training as part of their induction.

This includes permanent staff, temporary staff, supply teachers, peripatetic staff, agency workers and regular volunteers. It also includes catering staff and others who may oversee pupils at breakfast or after-school clubs. It does not include contractors carrying out work with no pupil-facing role such as builders, electricians or other ad hoc maintenance personnel.

The school will conduct allergy safety drills. This is a simulated case of anaphylaxis to test out how staff respond, without risk to any individual. The results of the drill will be recorded and used to inform the ongoing review of this policy.

Allergy awareness training will ensure that all staff:

• Have an awareness of allergy, the risks it poses, how allergic reactions can occur and how to manage it

• Understand that allergy includes multiple conditions (food allergy, asthma, eczema, hay fever, others), which can co-exist

• Understand the difference between food allergy, coeliac disease and food intolerance

• Know where to find information on allergy triggers

• Can identify the range of symptoms of allergic reactions

• Understand and can recognise anaphylaxis

• Know how to respond in an emergency, including:

  • Calling emergency services and informing parents/carers

  • How to locate and administer emergency medication

  • How to use the medication/device in an emergency

• Understand the impact allergy can have on a pupil’s wellbeing

• Understand the school’s allergy safety policy

• Know how to check whether an individual is on the record of those with known allergy, and how to use an allergy or asthma action plan

• Understand their responsibilities in reducing the risk of individuals with known allergy coming into contact with their known allergens

Understand how to report an allergic reaction or case of anaphylaxis (whether an incident or a ‘near miss’)

This allergy safety policy will be published on the school’s website and shared with parents/carers at the start of the school year.

All staff should be aware of and understand the policy as part of annual allergy awareness training.

Tanfield School will teach pupils about allergies to raise awareness and understanding.

Pupils with allergies will have additional support through:

• Pastoral care

• Regular check-ins with their Year Managers and Advisors.

• Reassurance that steps are being taken to minimise the risks of exposure to allergen and that robust measures are in place in the event of anaphylaxis

The school will respond to any instance of bullying in line with its behavior policy.

The school recognises that an incident or a ‘near miss’ is a serious event with a potential impact not only on the pupil but their family, those involved in responding. and any witnesses. The school will provide support to those involved.

The school will support staff involved in any incident or ‘near miss’.

See section 9 of the policy for more detail on incidents and ‘near misses’.

Information about an individual’s health is considered special category data under UK GDPR. It will therefore be handled in line with our data protection policy.

This policy will be monitored by the allergy safety lead.

It will be reviewed and approved annually by the allergy safety lead, or more frequently if a serious incident or ‘near miss’ identifies an area for improvement.

This policy links to the following policies and procedures:

• Health and safety policy

• Supporting pupils with medical conditions policy

• School food policy

• Data protection policy

• Behaviour policy