07/07/2026
Food allergies awareness ⛔️ making schools safer , in Benedict’s memory 🙏💙
We are so pleased that new statutory guidance, Allergy Safety in Schools has now been published by The Department of Education (DfE) as part of Benedict’s Law.
This is a landmark moment for children and young people living with food allergy and their families.
From September 2026, schools across England will need to have a dedicated allergy safety policy under a named senior leader. All staff will need to be trained in allergy awareness and emergency response, while schools will need to stock spare adrenaline devices in case of emergency.
Schools will also be required to set out how they will make sure pupils with allergies are fully included in all activities.
From 2027 this will become a statutory duty which means it will be legally mandated.
Named in memory of 5-year-old Benedict Blythe, who tragically died after going into anaphylaxis at school, Benedict's Law is a lasting legacy that will help protect children for generations to come.
At Natasha’s Foundation we are proud to have played a part in shaping this new guidance.
These measures will help create safer, more inclusive schools, giving families greater confidence that allergy safety is being taken seriously and helping school staff respond quickly and effectively if an emergency occurs.
While no law can undo the unimaginable loss experienced by Benedict's family, we hope Benedict’s Law will help prevent other families from enduring the same heartbreak.
Every child must feel safe, included and protected at school. This is why the next step must be to extend Benedict’s Law into Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
What does the implementation of Benedict's Law in schools mean to you?