Food Allergens in Classrooms

Description

Food Allergens in Classrooms

About this training

The Food Allergens in Classrooms training room is designed to provide up to date information and support to make sure your departmental health and safety documentation is up to date.

The training room is designed for you to work at your own pace, there are 8 units, taking about 30 minutes.

Training outcomes

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

· state where to access reliable, up to date information about allergens.

· prepare guidance on allergens for departmental health and safety documentation.

· identify the allergenic food that is identified by EU Food Information for Consumers Regulations.

· describe the symptoms of food allergens and what to do in an emergency.

· state the difference between food intolerance and food allergy.

· recognise the importance of providing allergen information when preparing food products and the control of cross contamination.

· develop allergen information communication systems/processes in a food teaching environment.

Why this course is useful

The training will provide effective professional development by giving:

· awareness of current allergen information and application in a school environment

· useful and up-to-date information to ensure correct procedures are followed.

· opportunity to update and develop departmental health and safety guidance.

What training standards are met?

No.9 Implementing good food safety and hygiene

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/food-teaching-in-secondary-schools-knowledge-and-skills-framework