Allergy / Anaphylaxis awareness for schools

 Benedict’s Law is named after five-year-old Benedict Blythe, who died following an anaphylactic reaction at school. His family campaigned for stronger and more consistent allergy protection in schools. The measures are now being implemented through statutory Department for Education guidance in England. 

What does this mean for schools? 

From September 2026, schools in England are expected to have arrangements covering:

• A whole-school allergy policy — separate from the general medical conditions policy. 
• Allergy awareness and emergency-response training for all staff, not just designated first aiders. This should include recognising anaphylaxis and knowing how to use adrenaline auto-injectors. 
• Spare adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) available on school premises for emergency use. 
• Individual healthcare/allergy action plans for pupils who require them. 
• Procedures for recording serious allergy incidents and near misses and learning from them. 
• Appropriate arrangements for allergy safety on school trips and activities.

What we can offer? 

 Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness , covering

• Understand how to safely manage allergies in schools. 
• Understand what an allergy is and how allergic reactions occur. 
• Identify the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and asthma. 
• Understand how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected anaphylaxis or experiencing an asthma attack. 
• Understand how to treat an allergic reaction. 
• Understand the impact allergies can have on a child’s health and wellbeing. 
• Understand how to report and record allergy-related incidents.