Allergy awareness in schools

From September 2026 schools in England must ensure life-saving allergy pens are stocked under new statutory guidance announced by the Department for Education. Therefore, schools must:

• Stock 'spare’ adrenaline auto-injectors for use in emergency situations.
• Provide allergy awareness training for all staff - covering recognition of symptoms, emergency response and the use of adrenaline devices, alongside improved incident recording and lessons learnt processes.
• Have a comprehensive policy for supporting children with medical conditions, including Individual Healthcare Plans to record specific arrangements for individuals like an allergy management plan.

Contact details

Health and Safety Team
Email: healthandsafety@kent.gov.uk
Health and Safety Advice Line: 03000 41 84 56