The claim
“Under plans announced on 5 March 2026, schools must stock life-saving allergy pens for the first time.”
Government announcement on allergy safety in schools in England.
Our verdict
True
The 5 March 2026 plans make stocking spare adrenaline auto-injectors a duty for schools in England from September 2026.
What we found
Schools could already buy spare pens voluntarily; the new guidance makes it required, along with staff training. The claim is accurate.
The evidence
- Supports the claim
Stronger protections for children with allergies in school announced. [1]
How we checked
We checked the claim against Association of Directors of Public Health. We reviewed 1 relevant source.
Sources
- [1]Association of Directors of Public Health · Stronger protections for children with allergies in school announced
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