Allergy Awareness Training for Teachers, Parents & Staffs

Allergy Recognition | Aaphylaxis response | UK Benedicts Law 2026 | Clear Allergy Policies and Emergency Procedures

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Created byEdutainment UK

Last updated 7/2026

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What you'll learn

Recognise common allergy triggers and understand how allergic reactions can affect students during the school day.
Distinguish between mild or moderate allergic reactions and potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Identify the warning signs of anaphylaxis and understand when immediate emergency action is required.
Follow appropriate school procedures when a student experiences an allergic reaction or anaphylactic emergency.
Understand the purpose of antihistamines, epinephrine auto-injectors, and accessible emergency medication.
Use Individual Healthcare Plans to support students with allergies consistently across school activities.
Improve communication with parents, healthcare professionals, and colleagues about student allergy management.
Support a whole-school approach to allergy safety, inclusion, and preparation for Benedict’s Law.

Course content

1 section • 25 lectures • 42m total length

1.1 A Surprising Statistic1:03
1.2 Understanding Allergies1:09
1.3 Identifying an Allergic Reaction1:30
1.4 Common Allergy Triggers1:01
1.5 Hidden Allergy Triggers1:26
2.1 An Ongoing Journey1:17
2.2 Personalized Healthcare Plan1:37
2.3 Histamine and Antihistamines0:43
2.4 Managing a Mild Allergic Reaction1:41
2.5 Staying Alert and Prepared0:45
3.1 Understanding Anaphylaxis1:26
3.2 Identifying the Warning Signs1:19
3.3 Using an Auto-Injector1:24
3.4 Emergency Response Steps1:55
3.5 Following the Injection1:21
4.1 Building a Safe Environment1:56
4.2 Managing Everyday Surroundings1:31
4.3 Beyond Everyday Activities1:10
4.4 Emergency Action Plan1:54
5.1 The Schools Responsibility1:46
5.2 A Parents Guide1:02
5.3 The Childs Responsibility1:34
5.4 The Emotional Effects1:31
5.5 The Importance of Communication1:12
Benedict’s Law 2026: The Guidance8:50

Requirements

No previous medical, first-aid, or allergy-management experience is required.
Learners need a computer, tablet, or smartphone with a reliable internet connection.
A basic understanding of school safeguarding procedures is helpful but not essential.
Access to your school’s allergy policy and emergency procedures is recommended where available.
No specialist equipment or practical medical training is required to begin the course.

Description

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:

Food and food ingredients
Insect stings
Medications
Latex
Pollen
Animals
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:

Individual Healthcare Plans
Clear allergy policies and emergency procedures
Communication with parents and healthcare professionals
Accessible emergency medication
Consistent procedures across school activities
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.

Who this course is for:

Teachers, teaching assistants, and substitute teachers responsible for supporting students.
Headteachers, school leaders, SENCOs, and safeguarding staff.
School reception, administration, and student support teams.
Catering staff, lunch supervisors, and facilities teams.
Sports coaches, club leaders, volunteers, and wraparound-care staff working with children.