PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WE ARE AN ALLERGY AWARE SCHOOL.
Packed lunches should not contain any products containing nuts (peanut butter, Nutella or similar nut based chocolate spreads, nut based cereal bars etc.)
FAQs.
Q – My child isn’t allergic to nuts, why can’t they bring in nuts?
A – There are people in school with nut allergies, reactions can occur if they inhale allergen particles in the air, or if they come into contact with a contaminated item (for example, drinking from someone else’s cup).
Q – What happens if someone has an allergic reaction (anaphylaxsis)?
A – The symptoms of a food allergy may include a rash anywhere on the body, or a tingling or itchy feeling in the mouth.
More serious symptoms may include: Swelling in the face, throat and/or mouth, difficulty breathing, severe asthma, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
In extreme cases there could be a dramatic fall in blood pressure (anaphylactic shock). The person may become weak and floppy and may have a sense of something terrible happening. This may lead to collapse and unconsciousness. On rare occasions, death can occur.
Information about severe allergies can be found at: https://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk
