Overview

This e-learning course is suitable for anyone working in a school, college or early years setting. It is designed to cover everything from what an allergy is and how reactions happen, to recognising and responding to anaphylaxis, and the legal duties schools must meet under Benedict's Law.

Law and legislation

This course covers key points from:

• Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
• Children and Families Act 2014
• Human Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2017
• Allergy safety in schools statutory guidance (Benedict's Law)

Course Content

Topic 1: allergies, reactions and emergencies

Understanding what allergies are and the range of conditions they can involve, recognising the symptoms of a reaction and of anaphylaxis, and knowing how to respond in an emergency – including giving adrenaline and using an inhaler.

Topic 2: Benedict's Law

Understanding schools' new statutory duties from September 2026, including allergy safety policies, spare adrenaline devices, individual healthcare plans, and how to reduce risk and report reactions and near misses.