{"product_id":"benedicts-law-training","title":"Benedict's Law Training: Allergy Awareness in Schools","description":"\u003cp\u003eBenedict's Law is named in memory of Benedict Blythe, a five-year-old who died from anaphylaxis at school in 2021 after mistakenly being given milk he was known to be allergic to. Following his death, his family and allergy charities campaigned for change, and the government has now introduced new statutory guidance requiring every school to take consistent, demonstrable action on allergy safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergy safety is now a mandatory, whole-school responsibility and sits alongside existing safeguarding and health and safety duties. Everyone working in a school must be trained in allergy safety, it’s not just for first aiders or medical staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course gives everyone working in a school a clear, introduction to allergies and anaphylaxis, how to recognise the signs of a reaction and respond quickly, and what their own responsibilities are under their school's allergy policy. It uses plain language and assumes no previous medical or first aid knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should take this course?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/resources\/what-is-benedicts-law\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenedict's Law\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is explicit that allergy safety is everyone's responsibility, not just that of first aiders or medical staff. This course is for all adults working in a school in a regular capacity, regardless of role or seniority, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaching staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaching assistants and learning support staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatering and kitchen staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunchtime supervisors and midday assistants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSite, premises, maintenance and caretaking staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdministrative and office staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinibus drivers and staff supervising trips or off-site activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular supply staff, exam invigilators, and peripatetic specialists such as music or sports instructors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's suitable for staff in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary, secondary and special schools, both maintained and independent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-academy trusts, training their whole workforce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent and non-maintained schools, including those with residential provision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintained nurseries attached to a school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal authorities coordinating training across multiple school sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafeguarding partnerships where allergy safety falls within scope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesignated allergy leads and first aiders should also complete this course to demonstrate compliance, though they're likely to need further role specific training beyond what's covered here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does this training cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Benedict's Law is, and why allergy safety is a whole-school responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding allergies and anaphylaxis, including how an allergy differs from an intolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognising the signs of an allergic reaction, and how quickly they can escalate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs), and when they can be used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponding to an allergic reaction, step by step\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergy safety in practice across the school day, including lessons, breaktimes, trips and residentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual healthcare and allergy action plans, and staff responsibility to know which pupils have allergies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording and learning from incidents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenedict's Law Course Certificate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter completing this course, learners will be able to download and print a Virtual College certificate, which they can keep for their records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of this Benedict's Law training course, you will need to complete a test that consists of 15 multiple choice questions. Learners are required to achieve a 75% pass mark, and - if necessary - may attempt the test six times at no extra cost. If learners do not achieve the 75% pass mark, further attempts may be given by contacting our support team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course takes around 30–45 minutes to complete. As it's all online, you can complete it at your own pace, in stages, with your progress recorded throughout and as long as you like spent on each section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEntry requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no specific entry requirements for this Benedict's Law training course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat other courses can I complete?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a large range of high quality accredited online training courses in \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/categories\/food-hygiene\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efood hygiene\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/categories\/safeguarding-training\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esafeguarding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/categories\/health-and-safety-courses\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehealth and safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/categories\/business-compliance-training\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebusiness compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/courses\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emuch more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet UK\/EU food hygiene training requirements with our \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/level-2-food-hygiene-safety-catering-training\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 2 Food Safety and Hygiene course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and advance your knowledge with our \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/food-allergy-training\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Allergy Awareness training\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also offer \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/level-2-safeguarding-children-training\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/level-3-safeguarding-children-training\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 Safeguarding Children\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e courses for those working with children and \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/level-2-safeguarding-adults-training\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/courses\/level-3-adult-safeguarding-training\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 Safeguarding Adults courses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virtual College by Netex","offers":[{"title":"Self Printed Certificate","offer_id":53775349809499,"sku":"01-FDX-01-033","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/8990\/8059\/files\/benedicts-law-training-course-thumbnail-image.webp?v=1786617523","url":"https:\/\/shop.virtual-college.co.uk\/products\/benedicts-law-training","provider":"Virtual College by Netex","version":"1.0","type":"link"}