There are plenty of tools, guides and resources out there to support schools with allergy and asthma safety. Here are some the are created by Benedict Blythe Foundation, and a list of resources from our partners.
Schools Allergy Code
The Schools Allergy Code is a code of practice to help schools keep pupils with allergies safe. Any school can adopt the Code and use the associated checklist to ensure it is following best practices.
Allergy Emergency Cards
Coming Soon
The Food Teachers Headteacher and Governor Checklist
Coming Soon
Resources
We are providing expertise and support through partner organisations. If you would like to learn more about allergy management and safe schools, have a look at some of the resources here:
High Speed Training
How to Spot Allergy Bullying
High Speed Training
What is an Individual Healthcare Plan?
High Speed Training
What Should a School Food Allergy Policy Cover?
High Speed Training
Food Allergy Awareness Posters for Schools
High Speed Training
Food Allergen Awareness Training
Beat Anaphylaxis
Managing allergic reactions
Beat Anaphylaxis
Allergy medications
Beat Anaphylaxis
Managing Children with Allergies in Schools: Legal Requirements & Best Practice Checklist
Beat Anaphylaxis
Children & Young people who have Allergies – What is expected from educational institutions
Beat Anaphylaxis
Food Labelling & ‘May Contain’ Products
Food Standards Agency
Allergy Training
Beat Anaphylaxis
Vaccinations & Anaphylaxis
Beat Anaphylaxis
Mobile Health Applications / Social Media for Allergy
Anaphylaxis UK
Safer Schools Programme
Anaphylaxis UK
AllergyWise for Schools
Anaphylaxis UK
Allergy Awareness Assembly
Anaphylaxis UK
AllergyWise
Anaphylaxis UK
Serious Allergies Explained
Allergy UK
Allergy Resources
Allergy UK
Model Policy for Allergy at School
Allergy UK
Guidance for Early Years Settings
Allergy UK
Childhood Allergies: Understanding Anxiety
The Sadie Bristow Foundation
Parent and carer allergy awareness and auto-injector course 24/11/22
The Sadie Bristow Foundation
How to cope after an anaphylactic reaction
The Sadie Bristow Foundation
Understanding Allergies
Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
Allergy Videos and Podcasts
Itchy Sneezy Wheezy
Allergy Videos
Eczema Foundation
Eczema and school
Eczema Foundation
Eczema ‘Mindlines’ – helping parents and children manage eczema better
iHASCO
Anaphylaxis & Allergy Training for Schools & Carers
Supporting Pupils
Staff training and school policies
Supporting Pupils
Anaphylaxis guide for parents
LACA
Allergen Management Guidance for Catering in Education
NHS
NHS food allergy advice
Food Standards Agency
Food Standards Agency advice for schools, colleges and nurseries
The National College
Certificate in Food Allergy Awareness and Anaphylaxis (2022-23)
NHS
The National Capabilities Framework for Professionals who care for Children and Young People with Asthma
NHS
National Bundle of Care for Children and Young People with Asthma programme
Imperial College London
Diagnosis & treatment of allergic diseases
Imperial College London
Food hypersensitivity
Imperial College London
Paediatric allergy
Imperial College London
Allergic airways disease and asthma
Allergy Academy
Allergy Academy webcasts
NICE
Food allergy in under 19s: assessment and diagnosis
NICE
Atopic eczema in under 12s: diagnosis and management
Spare Pens in Schools
Introduction to Anaphylaxis E-Training
Spare Pens in Schools
Allergy resources for schools
BSACI
Paediatric Allergy Action Plans
BSACI
Allergy in Children
The Allergy Team
Managing food allergies at school
Virtual College
Food Allergy Awareness Training Course
Chartered Trading Standards Institute
Food Allergen Awareness
Beat Anaphylaxis