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Allergies: Schools

Question for Department for Education

UIN 902533, tabled on 23 April 2024

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made a recent assessment of the adequacy of allergy guidance in schools.

Answered on

29 April 2024

It is vital children with allergies are safe in schools.

Statutory guidance makes clear schools should ensure they are aware of pupils with medical conditions, including allergies, and have policies in place to ensure these are well-managed.

The department recently reminded schools of legal duties and highlighted the Schools Allergy Code, which is available online at: http://www.schoolsallergycode.com/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery.

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