31st March 2025
Dear Parents and Carers,
Updated Information for Food Allergies
We have recently reviewed and updated our ‘School Meals, Packed Lunch and Food Allergy’ policy at St George’s.
As part of this review and because we have children on roll at St George’s who cannot eat nor come into contact with nuts, sesame, tree nuts or nut oils, we would like to clarify the following information with all of our parents and carers:
1. No foods (cakes, biscuits, lollies etc) are allowed into school in EYFS, KS1 and KS2 that contain nuts, sesame, tree nuts or nut oils. These nuts and oils are present in most readily available cakes and biscuits. If you do wish to share something to celebrate your child’s birthday in school, please ensure that these are ‘Haribo’ sweets.
2. Packed lunches – the hall is a shared space with EYs, KS1 and KS2 therefore all foods, including packed lunches must not contain nuts, sesame, tree nuts or nut oils.
3. To support our own policy, school will also share only ‘Haribo’ sweets at key celebratory events such as Christmas and Easter.
We wanted to clarify this information with you as there have been a number of birthday items coming into school which contain nuts, sesame, tree nuts or nut oils.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause but we must prioritise the health and safety of our children first. Thank you for your understanding and support regarding this important information.
Should you wish to discuss any of the information shared, please contact the school office to make an appointment.
Best Wishes,
Mrs Anne Bullerwell
Executive Headteacher
