As you will be aware, we have pupils in school with nut-allergies and associated medical risks.

As we are a local authority school and have a legal responsibility for following statutory DfE guidance, we follow a 'nut aware' policy. This is to minimise any potential undiagnosed issues with children.

Therefore, with the greatest of respect, we would ask that any treats brought in for classmates must follow this approach. 

Where products are labelled as 'containing nuts' or 'may contain traces of nuts,' we have to err on the side of caution and avoid sharing these as some items are made on shared manufacturing lines where cross-contamination can happen.

We appreciate the generosity shown with treats for friends and we are not preventing this kind gesture in any class. However, we have to follow the latest safety standards for all schools and comply with both local and national guidance. 

Please ensure that any treats are brought into school follow our school policy to enable your child to safely share their treats, in school, with their friends.

Children are also regularly reminded that they are not to share any food brought into school in packed lunches or break-time snacks to avoid any accidental contamination.

Please remember that any chocolate spreads or chocolate bars that contain nuts such as Nutella and associated products ,should not be brought into school.

Thank you, in advance, for your support and understanding with this matter.