Allergy & Anaphylaxis Awareness for Schools

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Learning Outcome

• The difference between an allergy, an intolerance and anaphylaxis
• How to recognise the signs of a mild reaction and the ABC danger signs of anaphylaxis
• The immediate emergency response, step by step, including positioning and calling 999
• How and when to use an adrenaline auto-injector, including EpiPen and Jext

• Why schools hold spare auto-injectors and how they should be stored and checked
• How allergens hide in the school environment and how to prevent cross-contamination
• Your school’s duties under Benedict’s Law: policies, healthcare plans and whole-school responsibility
• How to support pupils safely and inclusively on trips, at clubs and at celebrations

Course Overview

Allergic reactions in children are more common than many people realise, and the school environment carries real risk — shared snacks, celebrations, cooking lessons, trips and clubs. In an emergency, the adult who matters most is the one closest to the child, which is why allergy awareness can’t sit with the first aider alone.

This online course gives every member of school staff the knowledge and confidence to keep pupils with allergies safe. Over around 75 minutes of short, focused videos, you’ll learn what allergies and anaphylaxis are, how to recognise a reaction, the immediate steps to take in an emergency, how to use an adrenaline auto-injector, and what the new statutory guidance — widely known as Benedict’s Law — will require of schools from September 2026.

No medical background is needed. The course is designed for teachers, teaching assistants, office staff, lunchtime supervisors, caretakers and senior leaders alike. Work through it at your own pace, test your understanding with a short quiz at the end of each module, and earn a certificate on completion.

This training reflects the proposed statutory guidance and will be updated as the final Department for Education version is confirmed.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for all school staff — teachers, teaching assistants, office and admin staff, lunchtime supervisors, caretakers, and senior leaders. No prior medical or first aid knowledge required.

Requirements

• No prior knowledge or experience is required
• A willingness to learn about allergy awareness and emergency response
• Access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet connection

Course Instructor

Emily Mottershead

Emily Mottershead volunteers as a community first responder with the London Ambulance Service and delivers first aid courses in London and Kent. Having 20 years of experience in the first aid industry, Emily works as an Assistant Head Teacher in a South London Secondary School.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by CPDQE. The demand for professionals to engage in Continuing Professional Development is escalating, irrespective of the industry, career stage, or job function. CPD serves as an impactful mechanism for skill enhancement, maintaining the relevance of academic credentials, and strategically advancing one’s career.

This CPDQE Certified Course will ensure that you have obtained the required CPD trainings for your professional development.

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