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Course description
Overview of contents
This e-learning course is suitable for anyone working in a school, college or early years setting. It is designed to cover everything from what an allergy is and how reactions happen, to recognising and responding to anaphylaxis, and the legal duties schools must meet under Benedict's Law.
Law and legislation
This course covers key points from:
Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
Children and Families Act 2014
Human Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2017
Allergy safety in schools statutory guidance (Benedict's Law)
This course is available as part of the flick subscription or to license for hosting on your own learning management system. If you attain the pass mark of 75%, you'll be awarded a certificate.
Topics covered in Allergies in Education Training
Topic 1: allergies, reactions and emergencies
Understanding what allergies are and the range of conditions they can involve, recognising the symptoms of a reaction and of anaphylaxis, and knowing how to respond in an emergency – including giving adrenaline and using an inhaler.
Topic 2: Benedict's Law
Understanding schools' new statutory duties from September 2026, including allergy safety policies, spare adrenaline devices, individual healthcare plans, and how to reduce risk and report reactions and near misses.
Animation & video
We use animation and video to illustrate and enhance content, and keep it moving.
Stunning imagery
A distinctive design theme for every course - from Wild West, Bridgerton and Film Noir to Vintage Space – it’s certainly memorable!
Music, voiceover & soundscapes
Carefully curated music and audio sound to maintain engagement and create atmosphere; optional professional voiceover if you prefer to listen.
Narratives
…because everyone loves a story!
Interactivity & gamification
Matching pairs, Spot the Hazard, word searches, Beat the Clock and most recently, Wordle to reinforce key learning points.
Multi device support
Flawless performance on any size screen or device.
Simple language
All courses have a reading age of 11 – making it simpler if English is not your first language.
Content paths
Our courses allow users to choose from different content paths or streams to reflect your job role or nation.
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