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Schools

On the 6 February 2017, Western Cape Education Department sent out a circular to all Western Cape Schools supporting our ‘Allergy in Schools Policy’. We really hoped for the national roll out to follow that but to no avail. Many schools have been enquiring about training and actions plans. Action Plans and Discussion documents relating to the circular can be found here.

Brief summary of the “Allergies in schools” policy

The policy aims to:

  • Establish a chronic illness action committee at every school.
  • Ensure every child with a chronic health condition is identified and has both a chronic care plan and an emergency treatment plan, signed by their doctor and including a photo ID.
  • Implement measures to reduce exposure to exacerbating factors for those at risk.
  • Increase the availability and accessibility of emergency medication.
  • Staff training in identification and treatment of severe health emergencies.

Please view our allergies in schools policy.

Training

We encourage all educators to watch two video modules “Food Allergy and your school community module 1 and  Food allergies and Your School Community module 2.

For parents and patients who need food allergy support, you can join Food Allergy Support South Africa. Or see our other Support Groups here.

Join our new Free Allergy Education Workshop Series

YOU’RE INVITED TO THE 2025 PATIENT-FOCUSED ALLERGY EDUCATION WORKSHOP SERIES

The Allergy Foundation of South Africa (AFSA) is pleased to announce four free online Allergy Education Workshops in 2025, designed to equip sufferers, teachers, principals, and caregivers with vital knowledge about allergic diseases. With 1 in 3 children affected by conditions like asthma, eczema, or food allergies, this initiative is critical for South Africa’s 12 million schoolchildren.

These Saturday morning sessions offer expert insights for the public, patients, educators and health professionals, empowering schools to better support affected students. We invite you to register and share this opportunity with your suffering students and your network of teachers, parents, and caregivers.

See our Allergy Education Workshop Page for more information here>>>