Allergy and Managing Health Conditions
t Glenthorne Community Primary School, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all children, including those with food allergies and other allergic conditions. We recognise that allergies can be life‑threatening and that effective allergy management is a shared responsibility between the school, parents/carers, healthcare professionals and children. This policy is drawn up in line with the Department for Education ‘Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions’ guidance (most recent edition), NHS guidance and Resuscitation Council UK guidance on anaphylaxis and use of adrenalineauto‑injectors. The school will review the policy if national guidance changes
Aims
We aim to:
• Keep pupils with allergies safe and fully included in school life.
• Reduce the risk of allergic reactions occurring in school.
• Ensure staff can recognise and respond to allergic reactions quickly and effectively.
• Maintain clear communication between school, families and healthcare
professionals.
• Promote awareness and understanding of allergies across the school community.
Responsibilities
Governing Board
The Governing Board will:
• Monitor implementation of this policy.
• Ensure appropriate procedures, resources, insurance and indemnity arrangements
are in place.
• Review the policy annually.
Headteacher
The Headteacher will:
• Ensure this policy is implemented effectively.
• Ensure staff receive appropriate allergy training and competency checks.
• Ensure emergency medication is available and accessible.
• Ensure named leads (Medical Lead / SENDCo) are identified, contactable and that
contingency arrangements are in place during staff absence.
• Maintain oversight of records and report to the Governing Board
Medical Lead/SENDCo:
Mandy Smith and Samantha Langston
• Coordinate Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs), training, medication logs and risk
assessments.
• Maintain secure records and manage annual reviews and post‑incident reviews
Staff
All staff will:
• Be aware of pupils with allergies.
• Follow individual healthcare plans.
• Attend allergy awareness and emergency response training.
• Respond appropriately in an emergency and participate in post-incident reviews
where needed.
Parents and Carers
Parents and carers will:
• Inform the school of any allergy or medical condition at admission and whenever a
change occurs.
• Provide up-to-date medical information, prescribed medication and signed consent
forms.
• Work with the school on risk‑reduction for events, packed lunches and curriculum
activities.
