Take an ‘allergen aware’ not ‘nut free’ approach
Banning common allergens, such as nuts, isn't the best way to keep your pupils safe because:
- It’s difficult to enforce
- Nuts aren’t the only allergens
- It’s impractical to ban all allergens from the site
- It could give pupils with allergies a false sense of security
Instead create an environment where your community is aware of the risks posed by allergens and put in place strategies to mitigate those risks.
You can discourage pupils and parents from bringing in food containing allergens, but remember:
- There are no guarantees that pupils or parents will follow your rules
- Pupils and parents may not be aware of the allergens present in their food
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