Benedict’s Law: Preparing Your School for New Statutory & Training Requirements, September 2026

The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation – Allergy School

New allergy requirements come into force in September 2026.

Schools will need to stock spare adrenaline auto-injectors, ensure staff receive allergy and anaphylaxis training and have a dedicated allergy safety policy.

Allergy School is here to support you with FREE resources, training and guidance to help schools prepare for the new requirements and create safer, more inclusive environments for children with allergies.

Sign up for FREE to access their resources, join upcoming webinars and explore school allergy training sessions available this summer term:

• New DfE allergy guidance, Free Webinars (June to Sept): Learn what the draft guidance means for your school – click here
• Educational resources (ages 3 to higher education) – click here
• Free Allergy Awareness Training For Schools – click here
• Mandatory Allergy Safety Guidance in Schools Benedict’s Law, a victory for children with allergies – click here

Anaphylaxis UK – Benedict’s Law Guidance

About Benedict’s Law? – click here to learn more

Benedict’s Law is a set of national protections designed to improve allergy safety in schools. Currently these protections are agreed to come into force in England, but campaigning continues to extend to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. These measures ensure that schools have the policies, training and emergency medication needed to recognise and respond to severe allergic reactions.