Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 69001

Schools: Allergies

Tabled: 18 July 2025
Answered: 28 July 2025

Question

Fabian Hamilton

LabourLeeds North East

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she has considered the potential merits of requiring schools to have (a) allergy policies, (b) staff training on allergy management and (c) adrenaline auto-injectors available on site.

Answer

Catherine McKinnell
Section 100 of the Children and Families Act 2014 places a duty on maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units to make arrangements for supporting pupils with medical conditions. Schools should ensure they are aware of any pupils with medical c...

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