Managing Allergies in School

Benedict’s Law 

In preparation for the introduction of Benedict’s Law in September 2026, we would like to outline the steps we are taking to strengthen our allergy safety systems and procedures across the school.

Benedict's Law is a set of mandatory statutory protections designed to improve allergy safety and anaphylaxis management in schools. It is designed to equip schools to prevent tragedies and respond to emergencies.

We are developing a whole-school Allergy Policy, which will be available on our website in due course. This will clearly set out how we support children with allergies and how we work in partnership with families.

All staff will complete annual anaphylaxis training ensuring they are confident in recognising and responding to the signs of an allergic reaction.

All prescribed adrenaline auto-injectors (often referred to as EpiPens) will be stored in a central, clearly marked location. Each child’s Allergy Action Plan and Individual Healthcare Plan will be kept alongside their medication and will be reviewed regularly.

Where EpiPens are taken off site for trips, or returned to parents/carers, there will be a clear signing-in and signing-out process to ensure the safe transfer of medication.

In addition, the school now holds an emergency set of EpiPens (0.15mg and 0.3mg). These may be used in an emergency for anyone experiencing anaphylactic symptoms, including situations where an individual does not have their own prescribed device available.

These steps are designed to strengthen our approach to managing allergies and to ensure that every child is kept as safe as possible whilst in our care.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your child’s needs, please do not hesitate to contact the School Office.