07/10/2026
We wholeheartedly support our teachers and understand the pressures they are facing.
For parents of children living with food allergies, however, this is also a reminder of just how much planning and worry can come with managing a food allergy at school.
If your child has a food allergy, it may be worth checking in with their school to make sure everyone is clear on:
🩷 Where your child’s adrenaline auto-injector (EpiPen) is stored
🩷 Who knows how to access it in an emergency
🩷 Who is responsible for your child during breaks and other less structured times
🩷 What the procedure is if your child has an allergic reaction
🩷 Whether any changes to supervision could affect your child’s allergy management
We know schools and teachers work incredibly hard to keep children safe and we appreciate the pressures they are under.
For allergy parents, these conversations can provide some reassurance and help make sure everyone knows what to do if an emergency happens.
Living with a food allergy means thinking about things that many families never have to consider, even something as simple as who is supervising your child at break time or where their EpiPen is kept.
A little preparation and clear communication can make a huge difference ❤️
