Food Safety Level 1
50 Minutes
Food Allergies in Schools: Practical Guidance Under Benedict's Law
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Under Benedict's Law, schools in England must manage allergy safety as a whole-school duty, and awareness training now applies to all staff, not just first aiders.
This scenario-led course prepares everyone who works with pupils to play their part. Learners explore why the law exists, how to recognise an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis, the emergency response step by step, including using an adrenaline auto-injector, and how to manage allergens safely in classrooms, canteens, on trips and at events.
Course Objectives
- Explain how Benedict's Law affects allergy safety in your school
- Recognise food allergens and the signs of an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis
- Respond correctly to an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis, including using an adrenaline auto-injector
- Apply safe allergen management day to day, including reporting incidents and near misses
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