How Schools Can Keep Children with Allergies Safe: Practical Tips for Staff

In this episode of Let’s Talk About Allergies, we’re joined once again by Tracey Dunn, Education and AllergyWise® Manager at Anaphylaxis UK and leader of the Safer Schools Programme. With her extensive 15 year experience as a former headteacher in allergy-aware schools and as a parent of teens with serious allergies, Tracey shares practical advice for schools on how to keep children with serious allergies safe.

We discuss how schools can start open conversations with parents, gather essential information, and create a culture of allergy awareness without singling out children with allergies. Tracey also covers the importance of regular staff training, emergency preparedness—including adrenaline access—and best practices for managing catering, classroom activities, and transitions between year groups.

Whether you’re a teacher, school nurse, catering manager, or a parent, this episode is packed with actionable tips and resources to help your school develop confident, inclusive allergy management, so that all children are safe and feel included.

For more information, visit our Safer Schools Programme and discover how AllergyWise training can support your whole school community.

For the resources discussed in the episode visit:

• Allergy training for schools
• Allergy action plans
• Podcast episode on managing allergies during school events
• Allergy management education newsletter sign up
• Free school resources to download