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Written question asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Thursday, 12 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Schools: Allergies

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what guidance they issue to schools in England on preventing, recognising, and responding to anaphylaxis.

Answer

Schools are required under Section 100 of the Children and Families Act 2014 to make arrangements to support pupils with medical conditions, including allergies. They must have regard to the 'Supporting pupils with medical conditions at school' statutory guidance which sets expectations for training and emergency procedures. The guidance can be read in full here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/supporting-pupils-at-school-with-medical-conditions--3.

Governing bodies should ensure that staff receive suitable training to identify and respond to severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis, and that policies and systems are effectively implemented. Ofsted assesses the effectiveness of these arrangements as part of school inspections.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14021
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Allergies Schools Adrenaline auto-injectors
Link
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