Dear Parent/Carer,
Once again, I must remind all parents and carers that we are a 'Nut Free School'.
Unfortunately, there has been a very serious incident in school today. A member of staff had a severe allergic reaction and if medical staff had not taken swift remedial action, the staff member could have become very seriously ill. Fortunately, an ambulance arrived quickly and the member of staff was taken to hospital, where I am pleased to advise they are now recovering.
Children and adults who suffer from nut allergies can develop a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. If someone has a nut allergy, it is not just eating nuts that can cause a severe reaction, just being touched on the skin or smelling the breath of someone who has had nuts or a product containing nuts can trigger anaphylactic shock (which can cause breathing and swallowing difficulties).
We cannot have nuts in school in any form.
All food items must be thoroughly checked before being sent into school and items containing nuts or "may contain traces of nuts" or "may contain nuts" or "made in a factory that also uses nuts" MUST NOT be brought into school.
Again, I attach a copy of a letter providing further information.
Many thanks for your support.
Regards,
Geoff Cherrill
Headteacher