What is Benedict’s Law?
Benedict’s Law, or the School Allergy Safety Bill, is legislation that makes schools safe for the 680,000 pupils in England with an allergy.
The campaign asks for every school to have:
- Spare allergy pens
- Allergy trained staff
- School allergy policy
This is important because research carried out in 2024 found 70% schools didn’t have these measures in place – and there is no current requirement for schools to provide these, even for pupils at high risk
Why is this urgent?
🔴 1 in 5 fatal food-allergic reactions in children occur at school.
🔴 70% schools do not have all recommended allergy safeguards in place
🔴 Half of schools do not hold spare lifesaving allergy medication
We cannot allow another preventable tragedy to occur due to a failure in policy and preparedness.
How MPs Can Take Action
By signing this pledge, MPs commit to:
🔹 Champion Benedict’s Law in Parliament.
🔹 Support legislation ensuring all schools have allergy action plans and emergency medication.
🔹 Advocate for national funding for staff training and medical resources.
🔹 Engage with local schools, parents, and campaigners to improve allergy safety.
What this MP Pledge pack includes
- Placards for you to download and photograph yourself holding
- Social media posts templates you can personalise
As signatories, MPs can take the first step to show their support for the pledge by taking a photo with a pledge card. The Benedict Blythe Foundation team can also provide a full toolkit, including other ways parliamentarians can support.
Join Us: Sign the Pledge
If you’re an MP who believes in safeguarding children with allergies, sign this pledge by sending an email saying ‘I pledge my support’ and help us push for legislative change.
SIGN THE PLEDGE
Together, we can make schools safe for every child. #SafeForBenedict #BenedictsLaw #AllergySafeSchools #ProtectPupilsWithAllergies
See MPs who have already pledged here
