Allergy School explained
Empower. Include. Protect
Natasha’s Foundation has created Allergy School to help everyone with food allergies feel empowered, included and protected.
Allergy School delivers free support and education for both school staff and pupils so that children with food allergies can participate fully in all activities in and out of the classroom.
What’s on offer with Allergy School?
The first wave of resources has been created specifically for nurseries, primary schools and out-of-school clubs and groups looking after children aged 3-11.
Allergy School includes free, practical resources, including lesson plans, assembly packs, 5 engaging films, first aid advice and a self-assessment checklist to see how food allergy-friendly you are.
Our resources have been created to support school leaders and those looking after young children around food allergies.
The films feature schools, teaching staff and children, sharing their own stories and food allergy best practices.
“Food allergies are a significant issue today in schools. Allergy School resources will help to improve awareness and understanding of food allergies in schools, for pupils and teachers, parents and carers. They fill a gap that will allow schools to be more confident around food allergies; best of all, they are absolutely free. I’d urge everyone to download them.”
Joe Brown, Headteacher at Old Oak Primary School, London
High quality resources, free of charge
Natasha’s Foundation has created Allergy School to help everyone with food allergies feel empowered, included and protected.
Allergy School’s resources have been developed by Natasha’s Foundation in partnership with experts from:
Our resources aim to empower, include and protect
Empower
Greater understanding will allow schools, teachers and pupils to feel more confident around food allergies.
Include
All children should feel safe at school and be able to participate fully.
Protect
More awareness will help to keep children with food allergies safe.
Take our self-assessment to see if you are doing everything you can to keep children with food allergies safe and included.
What people are saying about Allergy School
“Allergy School resources have given me practical tips on how to make my out-of-school club more food allergy friendly, and the steps I need to take to keep children with food allergies safe such as having two spare adrenaline auto-injectors at training in case of an emergency.
I now also feel more equipped to talk to parents and children about food allergies. Thank you!”
Joel Lynch
Head Coach Legacy Goalkeeper Coaching, Brighton
“Working with Allergy School has really helped us raise allergy awareness to all our pupils, so everyone can support each other and make school the safest place it can be.”
Joanna Taylor
Headteacher from South Wales, and has severe allergies to fish and nuts
“We are proud to work with Natasha’s Foundation on such an important project by giving clinical guidance and using our cadets’ expertise to create a peer-led first aid film.
It’s encouraging to see a shared commitment to increase awareness of food allergies, and these resources will allow children and staff to confidently engage with all activities around food.”
Dr Lynn Thomas
Medical Director of St John Ambulance
