Kent Medical Education

01/09/2026

17/08/2026

In 2021, Benedict’s school clothes were neatly labelled and ready for his first days at school.

We had written a detailed individual healthcare plan. We had packed his adrenaline pens. We had checked that the school had an allergy policy and that staff would be trained. We had agreed a process to keep him safe when milk was served at break time.

We did everything parents are told to do.

But it wasn’t enough.

Our plan was not shown to the teachers responsible for Benedict’s care. The allergy policy was not communicated to staff before he started. Staff had not been properly trained and did not know how to recognise his symptoms, when to treat his allergic reaction or how to respond.

The agreed process for serving milk was not followed.

And the medication we had packed to save Benedict’s life was used too late to save him.

Over the next few weeks, homes will fill with labelled uniforms, polished shoes and school bags waiting by the door. Among them will be the belongings of children with allergies, whose parents have written the plans, supplied the medication and trusted their schools to keep them safe.

These are Benedict’s things.

The clothes he would never wear again. The boots he would never grow into. The school bag he would never bring home.

The new statutory guidance requires schools to have allergy policies, individual plans, medication and trained staff. But their existence alone will not protect a child.

A policy must be understood. A plan must reach everyone caring for that child. Training must be comprehensive and practical. Medication must be immediately available—and used without delay.

Whether this guidance saves lives or becomes another tick-box exercise depends on what schools do next.

Please make it matter in yours.

Because no other family should be left with clothes their child will never wear.

Benedict’s Law must not live in a folder. It must live in every classroom.

Tag your school

11/08/2026

We are Little LifeSavers Charity! We train to teach our 70 minute, scripted session for in years 5-8. 💪🙌

Our is looking for dedicated individuals to join us in our mission to make a positive impact in local communities across the UK.😁💜

If you have some free time during school term time, a passion for our cause and enthusiasm to visit schools local to you and teach children how to save a life, please get in touch!!🙏🙌💪👀

04/08/2026

Summer is here, bringing sunshine, family time, and the simple blessing of an iced coffee. ☀️🧊☕

Like many small businesses, we may be a little quieter over the summer as we enjoy some well-earned time with our families. But we’re still here, and we’re already looking ahead to a busy autumn.

If you’re planning your workplace training, we still have spaces available on our September First Aid courses. There’s no better time to get your team prepared with the confidence and skills to respond when it matters most.

For now, we’re making the most of the sunshine, staying refreshed, and wishing you all a safe, happy summer. If first aid training is on your to-do list, we’d love to see you on one of our September courses. 💙

22/07/2026

After thinking it was cloudy today, I now look a bit beetroot after a day at the beach. So a little reminder 🌞

14/07/2026

Our next open course still has some spaces.
This course is at Holy Trinity Church in Margate, Kent.
Accredited certificate for 3 years. Come and learn in a relaxed and inclusive environment with our experienced nurse trainers.
PM for more information.

08/07/2026

Will online training for Benedict's Law be enough?
A question we have been asked multiple times recently.
Our response...

Online modules are excellent for building baseline knowledge, understanding allergy policies, recognising symptoms, and knowing the legal responsibilities. But Benedict’s Law is fundamentally about ensuring staff can respond immediately and effectively in a life‑threatening emergency. That requires muscle memory, confidence, and the ability to perform under pressure.

Hands‑on practice provides what online learning cannot:

Correct AAI technique- Staff physically learn how to hold, activate, and apply an auto‑injector using trainer devices.

Realistic timing and pressure- Practising the “seconds count” nature of anaphylaxis response.

Error prevention- Avoiding common mistakes such as incorrect placement, failing to hold for the full duration, or accidental self‑administration.

Confidence- The single biggest factor that determines whether staff act quickly enough.

Schools that rely solely on online learning risk having staff who know what to do but cannot perform the skill when a child is collapsing in front of them.
An added bonus is also the ability to ask questions to our expert trainers with years of medical experience and managing anaphylaxis.

07/07/2026

Manikins took me on a trip down memory lane today training at Chatham and Clarendon Grammar school. One teacher even there from when I was there which was lovely. All passed and ready in case of any incident that may happen.