Benedict’s Law Training – Allergy, Anaphylaxis & Asthma for Schools

Our Benedict’s Law Training is a practical 90-minute workshop designed to help school staff understand the new allergy safety requirements and know what to do when a pupil experiences an allergic reaction, anaphylaxis or asthma emergency. From 1 September 2026, new statutory allergy safety requirements apply to schools in England. These place greater emphasis on whole-school allergy management, staff training, emergency preparedness, Individual Healthcare Plans and clear allergy safety procedures. The course turns those requirements into something practical. Learners explore common allergies and triggers, how to recognise mild reactions and anaphylaxis, when to call 999 and how adrenaline auto-injectors are used. Staff also get hands-on practice with training devices, including EpiPen, Jext and Neffy, so that they can become familiar with the equipment before they ever need to respond to a real emergency. We also look beyond the immediate emergency. The workshop covers allergy safety policies, staff responsibilities, Individual Healthcare Plans, Allergy Action Plans, asthma arrangements, incident reporting and learning from near misses. The 90-minute format also makes the workshop practical for whole-school training. Multiple sessions can be delivered during the same day, allowing different groups of staff to attend while helping the school maintain appropriate staffing and minimise disruption. The aim is to make the training practical, interactive and relevant to the school environment, helping staff understand both what they need to do and why it matters.