AQW 27313/22-27

Ms Kate Nicholl
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 19/05/2025
Answered On Date: 02/06/2025
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education if any consideration has been given to the mandating of allergy and anaphylaxis training for staff in schools.

Answer:

All Education Authority Catering Service staff receive mandatory annual training on allergy management. This training includes the processes that are to be followed by catering staff to manage the risks posed by allergens in food to children and young people who use the school meals service.

My officials have met with parents and organisations representing pupils with medical needs including allergies and are considering the information shared as part of the review of the departments current guidance, ‘Supporting pupils with Medication Needs’.