Food allergy factsheet for staff

Whether you’re new to understanding food allergy or want a refresher, check out our food allergy factsheet for staff.

Living with food allergy can affect physical and mental health.

This factsheet is a great reminder of some basic facts about food allergy and outlines 5 practical ways in which staff can support pupils and colleagues.

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Resources & Insight

  • Simple wordsearch to familiarise pupils with common food allergens and prompt discussion about allergies.

  • Featuring 9 common food allergens this poster can be used for display or as a factsheet to promote class discussion.

  • A selection of children’s books about allergy recommended by families. Support your child and their friends to understand what it means to live with allergies.

  • Is your school allergy safe? Every year we work with hundreds of schools and see great allergy management, but sometimes there are gaps which put pupils at risk. Take our quiz to get your score.

  • Walbottle Village Primary near Newcastle was the first school to be awarded the Schools Allergy Register trust mark. This is the story of how we worked with them and what it means to the school.

  • Equip all your staff to understand allergy, prevent allergic reactions and respond quickly in an emergency. Our online, video-based training includes adrenaline pen demonstrations, tips for managing trips and events and a section on wellbeing and inclusion. This training is FREE to schools joining the Schools Allergy Register.