Allergy Policy

Notes for Parents Informing the School:

Note for Parents for Emergency Prevention:

Aims

The aim of this policy is to minimize the risk of students with allergies to come in contact with food/items that they are allergic to.
The policy aims to outline a plan in case of an emergency.

General Information

A list with pupil names will be given to all members of staff.
The school will keep updated information on pupils with intolerances and allergies.
Changes in pupils’ medical conditions must be reported to the school.

Parents’ role

Parents are to provide written information from GP and/or consultant explaining the condition, any triggers, what medications need to be administered and protocol to be followed in case of an emergency.
Where Epi-Pens/medications are required parents/guardians are responsible for the provision and replacement of Epi-Pens/medications when they expire. Epi-Pens/medications should be clearly labelled and placed in a suitable container.
Parents are responsible for providing accurate and on-going information about their child’s intolerances/allergies.
Parents to provide up to date emergency contact details.
Parents are to ensure that their child’s lunch is safe.

Staff role

Staff is responsible to familiarize themselves with this policy.
A meeting is to be held between the Class teacher/LSE and parents to brief them about the child’s needs, and also to be knowledgeable about the allergy condition.
Staff need to know what treatment/medications are required and where medication is stored.

In case of an emergency:

Important Notice:

The School First Aider is responsible for administering the Epi-Pen or other medication.
Medication is kept in the office of the Head of School or Assistant Heads.
The school/class is declared a nut free zone in the event of allergic students.
The school shall inform parents of particular class case/s during the beginning of the scholastic year meetings.
All school parents are informed by means of a written circular.