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Pret death teen's parents launch school scheme King supports school scheme launched by parents of Pret death teen
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Natasha Ednan-Laperouse died after she fell ill on a flight from London to Nice after eating a sandwich at Heathrow AirportNatasha Ednan-Laperouse died after she fell ill on a flight from London to Nice after eating a sandwich at Heathrow Airport
The parents of a teenage girl who died from an allergic reaction to a Pret a Manger baguette have launched a new allergy awareness programme in schools. King Charles has sent a message of support for a new allergy awareness programme for schools, launched by the parents of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse.
Natasha Ednan-Laperouse died in July 2016 aged 15, following a severe allergic reaction to a sandwich containing sesame. Natasha, from Fulham, west London, died in July 2016 aged 15, following a severe allergic reaction to a Pret a Manger sandwich containing sesame.
Now the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation (NARF), founded by her parents, is rolling out the national Allergy School programme, offering free resources to nurseries, primary schools and clubs for children aged three to 11. The £1m "Allergy School" was developed in part with the King's Foundation charity and aims to train teachers and other school staff to better understand and deal with food allergies.
It follows a survey by the teachers' union NASUWT and NARF of almost 1,900 teachers, which revealed 67% had had no allergy awareness training. The King said he was "delighted" about the new scheme and said it was "so important" to keep children with food allergies safe.
Tanya Ednan-Laperouse said the Allergy School programme would "ensure all children are safe and able to participate fully at school"Tanya Ednan-Laperouse said the Allergy School programme would "ensure all children are safe and able to participate fully at school"
After Natasha's death, the law was changed to require all food outlets to provide a full ingredients list and allergy labelling on food pre-packaged for direct sale.After Natasha's death, the law was changed to require all food outlets to provide a full ingredients list and allergy labelling on food pre-packaged for direct sale.
One in five teachers surveyed said they were never taught how to administer an adrenaline auto-injector, and more than half (60%) did not know or were unsure if their school had an allergy policy. However, a recent survey by the teachers' union NASUWT and the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation (NARF) suggested many teachers had little food allergy awareness to deal with issues arising in schools.
A further 62% said they would find it useful to have more training and resources for supporting children with food allergies in nursery and at school. The King said: "Improving understanding of this issue is so important for keeping children with food allergies safe and ensuring they are able to participate fully in activities at school or in our wider communities.
Tanya Ednan-Laperouse OBE, founder of the food allergy charity, said the survey findings were "shocking" and exposed the barriers faced by children with food allergies. "I am particularly heartened that my King's Foundation has been closely involved with the project, helping all of us to become more aware of the many ways we can support one another."
As part of the Allergy School scheme, Arlo the Armadillo - a puppet created and brought to life by Sesame Street puppeteer Warrick Brownlow-Pike - will teach children about food allergies with the aim of helping them feel empowered, included and protected. Tanya Ednan-Laperouse OBE, Natasha's mother and founder of NARF, said the survey findings were "shocking" and exposed the barriers faced by children with food allergies.
It also includes educational films, first aid advice, lesson plans and assembly packs developed in partnership with The King's Foundation, St John Ambulance, the children's charity Coram Life Education and Tesco Stronger Starts. "Finding a nursery where Natasha would be safe was extremely difficult. Natasha at times was bullied at school because of her food allergies and this was incredibly stressful and isolating for both her and our family."
The scheme will extend to nurseries and clubs as well as schools and includes educational films, first aid advice, lesson plans and assembly packs developed in partnership with The King's Foundation, St John Ambulance, the children's charity Coram Life Education and Tesco Stronger Starts.
NARF says Arlo helps to educate children about food allergies in a positive and engaging wayNARF says Arlo helps to educate children about food allergies in a positive and engaging way
Mrs Ednan-Laperouse said: "Finding a nursery where Natasha would be safe was extremely difficult. Natasha at times was bullied at school because of her food allergies and this was incredibly stressful and isolating for both her and our family. Mrs Ednan-Laperouse added: "Government, schools, teachers, parents and pupils need to come together to support children with food allergies in this country.
"Government, schools, teachers, parents and pupils need to come together to support children with food allergies in this country."
"Today we are kickstarting that process," she added, saying the new programme would "ensure all children are safe and able to participate fully at school"."Today we are kickstarting that process," she added, saying the new programme would "ensure all children are safe and able to participate fully at school".
Patrick Roach, general secretary of NASUWT, said: "It is essential that children and staff in schools with food allergies get the help they need to keep them safe. Patrick Roach, general secretary of NASUWT, said the recent survey of teachers was "important".
"This important survey highlights the fact that many teachers, including those with food allergies, remain concerned and we want the government to ensure that more is done to support schools in this critical area." "It is essential that children and staff in schools with food allergies get the help they need to keep them safe," he added.
Using puppets like Arlo to teach children about food allergies aims to help children them feel empowered and protected, the charity said Using puppets like Arlo to teach children about food allergies aims to help children feel empowered and protected, the charity said
Stephen Morgan, early years education minister, welcomed the work of the charity and said: "The safety of our children is the most important thing both in and outside of school.Stephen Morgan, early years education minister, welcomed the work of the charity and said: "The safety of our children is the most important thing both in and outside of school.
"I encourage all settings to make use of engaging programmes such as these, alongside taking the necessary steps to manage allergy risks as clearly set out in the government's allergy guidance.""I encourage all settings to make use of engaging programmes such as these, alongside taking the necessary steps to manage allergy risks as clearly set out in the government's allergy guidance."
As Royal Founding President of The King's Foundation and Royal Patron of St John Ambulance, King Charles also sent a message of support.
"Improving understanding of this issue is so important for keeping children with food allergies safe and ensuring they are able to participate fully in activities at school or in our wider communities," he said.
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