09/03/2026
Only 6 months until Benedicts Law comes into force.
Here's an overview:
What is Benedict's Law?
Benedict's Law is a campaign to improve allergy safety in schools, named after five-year-old Benedict Blythe, who tragically died from anaphylaxis at school in 2021. The law aims to make schools safer for children with food allergies by requiring them to have:
- Clear Allergy Policies: Whole-school policies covering prevention, awareness, and response to allergic emergencies
- Trained Staff: Comprehensive allergy and anaphylaxis training for school staff to recognize signs of anaphylaxis and administer emergency medication
- Emergency Medication: Access to spare adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) and individual allergy action plans for pupils with known allergies
- Incident Reporting: Logging and reviewing allergic incidents to continually improve safety procedures
The UK Government has committed to introducing mandatory statutory guidance on allergy safety in schools, which is set to come into force in September 2026. This guidance will require schools in England to follow specific protocols to protect children with allergies, including having trained staff, clear policies, and access to emergency medication.
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