19/06/2026
17% of fatal allergic reactions in school-aged children happen at school.
That is not a small number. And behind it are families who trusted that the people caring for their child were prepared.
Benedict's Law, which passed earlier this year, will require schools in England to have written allergy policies, trained staff, spare adrenaline auto-injectors, and individual care plans for every child with an allergy, from September 2026.
This is a step in the right direction. But the law sets the minimum. What we really want for our children is a school community where every adult knows, understands, and feels confident about what to do.
Does your child's school have a written allergy care plan for them? Have you had the conversation this term?