What's covered:

Allergy, the conditions it includes and how allergic reactions occur
What an allergy is and the risks it poses
Allergies and how they include multiple conditions (food allergy, asthma, eczema, hay fever)
The difference between food allergy, coeliac disease and food intolerance

Common allergy triggers, including the 14 regulated food allergens and know where to find information on them
Allergy safety responsibilities in the school in relation to Benedict's Law
What Benedict's Law is and the statutory guidance which schools need to adhere to
Staff responsibilities in reducing the risk of exposure, including on school trips
How to report an allergic reaction, case of anaphylaxis or 'near miss'
The impact allergy can have on wellbeing, including allergy-related bullying
How to use allergy/asthma action plans and individual healthcare plans
How to recognise allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
The range of symptoms of a mild to moderate allergic reaction
Recognising the signs of anaphylaxis using the airway/breathing/circulation (ABC) approach
How rapidly anaphylaxis can develop and the link between food allergy and asthma
How to respond to an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis emergency
How to respond to a mild to moderate allergic reaction
The importance of knowing how to locate emergency medication, including spare devices
The correct positioning of a casualty and the use of an AAI device (using a trainer device only) and understand how to administer a prescribed nasal adrenaline device
Recognising an acute asthma attack and understand how to assist with a reliever/MART inhaler and spacer, if required
When and how to call the emergency services, inform parents and provide aftercare

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Duration:1.5hrs
Class size:Maximum 40 Learners
Certifications:Certificates are issued on successful completion of the course and are valid for 1 year

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In February 2026, the Government formally passed Benedict’s Law, committing to introduce mandatory, statutory allergy guidance for schools in England through the Department for Education.

Schools are now expected to take clear, demonstrable action to improve allergy awareness, prevention, and emergency response. This represents a major step toward consistent, life-saving protections in every school, not optional best practice but expected compliance for all schools in England.

From September 2026, schools are expected to implement and maintain these requirements annually across all maintained and academy schools in England.

Benedicts Law

From September 2026, schools are expected to implement and maintain the below requirements annually across all maintained and academy schools in England.

1. Whole-School Allergy Policy

Develop and publish whole-school allergy policies. Note – allergy policy is not medical conditions policy, and it will need to be displayed on the school website.

2. Staff Training

Ensure comprehensive allergy awareness and emergency response training for all staff (including caretakers, mini-bus drivers, lunchtime supervisors, etc.).

3. Emergency Medication

Hold spare in-date adrenaline devices (AAIs) on site. Note – they are not a second set of devices prescribed for an individual child, they can be used on any child or adult experiencing anaphylaxis.

4. Individual Care Plans

Implement individual healthcare and action plans for pupils with serious allergies (including food, animal and venom allergies).

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This course is accredited by The First Aid Industry Body.

This course is most suited to:

Anyone working with or around children, including teaching and support staff, catering, administrative and cleaning staff, club staff, supply or agency workers, and regular volunteers.

Standard Paediatric First Aid (PFA) or Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) training does not cover all the specific training requirements set out in the July 2026 statutory guidance on allergy safety in schools under Benedict’s Law.

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