Allergy education should be included in the curriculum for all pupils.

All staff should be trained in allergy and anaphylaxis management

All staff should be aware of the school’s allergy policy and the emergency response to anaphylaxis

Activities should be planned to include all pupils, or offer suitable substitutes for pupils with allergies

Cases of allergy related bullying should always be taken seriously

Conversations should be held regularly with pupils about the management plan and ways about coping with the allergy, especially in secondary schools

Pupils should be encouraged to join a local patient support group, if one is available

Parents/carers should be asked to bring a copy of the personalised allergy action plan, given by a health care professional, into the school.

An individualised healthcare plan should be developed with input from the school health team, senior management team, parents/carers and the pupil.

Parents/carers should be included in discussions about allergy management at school

Updates to the allergy policy, preventative measures or staff training should be fed back to parents/carers

Reminders should be sent home to check medication expiry dates e.g. at the start/ end of term

Parents/carers of pupils with allergies should be encouraged to get involved in the parent teacher association (PTA)

Older pupils should be encouraged to join discussions or focus groups with the aim of improving allergy management in the school, including their input on the catering menu.