Writing an allergy policy from scratch can be daunting, but we’re here to make it easier. Our Model Allergy Policies are written by experts and designed to help early years settings, schools and colleges confidently support children and young people with serious allergies. Download, adapt, and implement with ease – and help create a safer, more inclusive environment for every pupil.
Not all education settings are the same – that’s why we’ve created tailored allergy policy templates to suit different age groups and environments. Choose the version that best fits your setting and customise it to meet your specific needs.
A practical, easy-to-adapt template tailored to early years environments.
Covers managing allergies from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 5. Includes guidance on emergency response, care plans and staff responsibilities.
Helps further and higher education settings create inclusive, allergy-aware policies for students.
Editable in Word so you can easily customise it to suit your setting.
A clear statement of intent
Roles and responsibilities (staff, parents, pupils)
Managing known allergies and risk reduction
Emergency response guidance (including anaphylaxis)
Adrenaline auto-injector use and storage
Example care plan templates
Links to further training and resources
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Creating or updating an allergy policy can feel overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be. Our Model Policies are:
Developed with expert clinical input
Aligned with national guidance
Easy to adapt and implement
Designed to help meet legal and safeguarding requirements
Pair your allergy policy with our AllergyWise® courses to ensure your team has the knowledge and confidence to act in an emergency.
