Disclaimer: This course contains the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The core course content has been carefully developed through human expertise and effort. AI technology is used solely to provide high-quality, natural sounding voiceovers and enhance the overall learning experience.
Is your school ready for Benedict’s Law? From September 2026, UK schools must have clear procedures for managing allergies and anaphylaxis. This CPD-accredited course gives every member of staff — not just first-aiders — the knowledge to recognize a reaction, respond calmly, and support students with allergies every day.
Allergic emergencies can happen anywhere during the school day — classrooms, dining halls, playgrounds, sports activities, school trips, and after-school clubs. That means allergy awareness shouldn’t be limited to teachers or designated first-aiders. Everyone who works with students should understand the risks, recognize changes in a student’s condition, and know when urgent action is needed.
Understand Allergies and Anaphylaxis
This course explains how the immune system responds to allergens and covers common triggers, including:
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Food and food ingredients
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Insect stings
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Medications
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Latex
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Pollen
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Animals
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Exercise
You’ll learn the difference between mild or moderate allergic reactions and potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis — and why rapid recognition and a calm, organized response are essential.
Manage Allergy Risk Across Your School
This course covers the procedures and communication systems schools use to support students with allergies, including:
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Individual Healthcare Plans
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Clear allergy policies and emergency procedures
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Communication with parents and healthcare professionals
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Accessible emergency medication
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Consistent procedures across school activities
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Shared staff awareness and responsibility
You’ll also learn the purpose of antihistamines and epinephrine auto-injectors, and how they fit into a student’s allergy-management plan — without replacing device-specific instruction or practical first-aid training.
Prepare for a Whole-School Approach
Designed to support schools preparing for Benedict’s Law, this course promotes allergy safety as a shared responsibility. Teachers, support staff, catering teams, administrators, coaches, and school leaders all play a role in creating a safer, more inclusive environment.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to recognize allergy risks, follow established school procedures, and respond calmly and confidently when an allergic emergency occurs.
Enroll now to build your school’s allergy awareness, anaphylaxis response, and Benedict’s Law readiness.
Important: This is an awareness course. It does not replace practical first-aid training, professional medical advice, device-specific epinephrine auto-injector instruction, or your school’s established emergency procedures.
