Get ready for new allergy guidance for schools
Get ready for new allergy guidance for schools
By September 2026 all schools in England will have to be compliant with new statutory allergy guidance. We’re already working with hundreds of schools to get these key measures in place, so let us guide you through, step-by-step.
Find out more at our FREE webinar on 4th March at 11am.
What’s changing?
In February 2026 the Government announced it would be updating the current statutory guidance on Managing Medical Conditions in Schools to include a focus on allergy. Their aim is to “transform allergy safety in schools”. The Allergy Team, allergy charities and leading allergy clinicians have been asked to co-produce this guidance so it is practical and straightforward to implement, whilst ensuring the safety and inclusion of pupils with allergies.
Meeting with Olivia Bailey MP to discuss the new guidance in February 2026
What does this mean for your school?
The guidance is still being finalised but speaking on behalf of the Government, Lords Minister for Education, Baroness Smith said it will:
- ZRequire schools to have a named governor and senior leader who manages allergy safety
- ZRequire all staff to have allergy training
- ZRequire schools to have a dedicated allergy policy
- ZMake it clear schools are expected to purchase spare adrenaline devices
- ZRequire that every child whose allergies require active management by the school has an Individual Healthcare Plan
Get expert support and be compliant by September
We’ll share details of the new guidance as we get it, but schools in England should start getting key measures in place.
Click below for next steps and expert support to prepare your school
Appoint and train a Designated Allergy Lead
We’re the only organisation offering Designated Allergy Lead training. Enrol your allergy lead so they have all the tools to implement the new guidance and are equipped to support colleagues and pupils with confidence.
Arrange allergy training for all staff
Our CPD-accredited whole-school training is considered the gold-standard for schools. It’s endorsed by Allergy UK and has been approved by top allergy clinicians. The video-based e-learning includes: understanding allergy, how to reduce risk for pupils with allergies, supporting inclusion, and how to respond in an allergy emergency (including how to use adrenaline devices). Enrol all your staff and add new joiners whenever you like. We’ll send you progress reports to help you keep track of staff training.
Write your school's allergy policy
Our free allergy policy template is easy to adapt to any setting. It helps set out role responsibilities, how your school reduces risk, and expectations around the management of allergy medication, school trips and sports fixtures. Created in collaboration with allergy clinicians, families and educators.
Buy spare adrenaline pens
The guidance is that schools are expected to hold spare adrenaline pens (in addition to those prescribed to individuals). These can be bought from a pharmacy without prescription. To save you shopping around, we have arranged for schools to buy spare adrenaline pens at cost-price + VAT from Simple Pharmacy Online using a special code.
Contact parents and carers and start creating Individual Healthcare Plans for pupils with allergies
Find out what should be in an IHP for students with allergies at one of our free webinars.
Join the Schools Allergy Register and we'll work with you to earn our trust mark
Join the hundreds of schools signed up to join the Schools Allergy Register. You’ll get support and training for your whole-school so everyone understands allergy, how to reduce risk and how to respond in an emergency. Includes whole-school training, a place on our Designated Allergy Lead training, access to expert Q&As and ongoing support from our specialist team. Plus, when you’re meeting best practice, you’ll earn our trust mark.
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