The EVC Magazine Autumn/Winter 2025 - Magazine - Page 31
USEFUL LINKS
Schools Allergy Code
For free guidance on managing allergies
at your school, visit
→theallergyteam.com/
schools-allergy-code
The Schools Allergy Code and the Schools
Allergy Register support good practice for
schools allergy management.
→theallergyteam.com
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DfE Allergy Guidance for Schools
→gov.uk/government/publications/
school-food-standards-resources-forschools/allergy-guidance-for-schools
See also OEAP National Guidance at
→oeapng.info:
• 4.4d Medication
• 6o FAQs: Allergies and Anaphylaxis
• 7.2e Bites and Stings
Down-time activities
If your group is heading off to do some shopping, make sure that
pupils with allergies are carrying (or have immediate access to) two
adrenaline pens. With older groups, it can be useful to train some
of their peers so they can support their friend in the event of an
allergic reaction. Remind pupils with allergies to check labels
if they are buying food, and remind everyone not to share or
swap treats.
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Stay put in an emergency
If you think a student is showing symptoms of a severe allergic
reaction (anaphylaxis), stay put. It can be tempting to jump on the
next bus to manage the situation at your destination, or to walk
to a nearby park to sit down – but don’t. The student
should lie down with their legs raised, or sit
propped up if they’re having difficulty breathing,
and be given adrenaline straight away. Moving
around can make their symptoms much worse.
Wait until the emergency services have arrived,
even if the student's symptoms seem to improve
or they are feeling better.
• When planning visits, assess how you
will prevent allergen exposure and
respond to reactions.
• Liaise with your school’s medical lead/
Designated Allergy Lead.
Our
Adviser
says…
• Inform providers/hosts of medical
needs, including allergies – consider
potential language barriers, prevalence
and allergy awareness overseas.
DID YOU
KNOW?
1–2
Food allergies
affect one to two
children in every
class
• Keep medication accessible at all times,
(i.e. not in a luggage compartment, left
in the hotel etc.) Follow manufacturers’
guidance on storage, transport, use
and disposal. UK schools can buy
adrenaline autoinjectors (e.g. EpiPens)
from a pharmacy for emergency use.
→gov.uk/government/publications/
using-emergency-adrenaline-autoinjectors-in-schools
• Train staff and pupils to spot symptoms
and act quickly.
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