Adrenaline Auto-Injector (AAI)

Children who suffer from severe allergic conditions, likely to result in anaphylactic shock, should have two Adrenaline Auto-Injector devices (AAI), usually known by the brand name Epi-pen) in school.  It is the parent/carers responsibility to inform the school of the child’s condition and to ensure that two AAI devices are in school.  Parents/carers must complete the necessary paperwork to enable the AAI device to be administered.  Support can be given to complete paperwork, if required.  

AAI devices belonging to pupils are kept in the classrooms.  These are kept in the team medical boxes and children use them under supervision.  Children will know where their medicines are and be able to access them immediately if required.

All medication will be sent home at the end of each academic year and should be returned at the beginning of the next.  Parents hold responsibility for ensuring that the medication has not exceeded its expiry date.

All staff are trained annually on how to administer an AAI device.  If a child is exposed to a substance that causes anaphylaxis, first aid procedures will be followed and the Adrenaline auto-injector will be administered. An ambulance will always be called if the Adrenaline auto-injector is used even if the child returns to full health.

Please refer to the Supporting Children with Medical Conditions Policy by clicking the link.