Anaphylaxis & Asthma Training for Schools

At ER Training, we provide practical Anaphylaxis & Asthma Training for schools in Doncaster and across South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and surrounding areas.

This focused 1 hour 15 minute face-to-face practical session has been designed specifically for schools and educational settings to support their allergy and anaphylaxis arrangements in response to Benedict’s Law and current school allergy guidance.

The practical session focuses on recognising and responding to anaphylaxis, administering emergency adrenaline and managing asthma-related emergencies.

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Important – Allergen Awareness eLearning Is Also Required

This face-to-face course provides the practical Anaphylaxis & Asthma element of your training.

To complete the full Allergen & Anaphylaxis training programme, individual staff members must also complete an Allergen Awareness eLearning course.

ER Training's online Allergy & Anaphylaxis Awareness for Schools course can be purchased separately for £10 per person + VAT.

Alternatively, schools may use a suitable allergen-awareness eLearning course from another provider.

ER Training eLearning – £10pp + VAT:
https://www.ertraining.co.uk/challenge-page/allergy-anaphylaxis-awareness-schools?programId=7bacd835-9355-43a0-b715-e671a7ee4e71

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Who Should Attend This Training?

This practical course is designed for staff working within schools and educational settings, including:

• Teachers and teaching assistants

• School support staff

• Lunchtime supervisors

• SENCOs and pastoral teams

• First aiders

• Sports and PE staff

• Office and reception staff

• Volunteers and other staff responsible for pupil welfare

The training is particularly suitable for schools looking to provide staff with practical skills alongside their wider allergen-awareness training.

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What You'll Learn

The Anaphylaxis & Asthma practical course covers the essential knowledge and practical skills staff need to recognise an emergency and respond appropriately.

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Recognising Anaphylaxis

• Recognising the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction

• Identifying the signs of anaphylaxis

• Understanding how quickly a severe reaction can develop

• Knowing when an allergic reaction has become a medical emergency

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Emergency Response

• What to do when anaphylaxis is suspected

• Calling 999 and communicating effectively with emergency services

• Appropriate casualty positioning

• Monitoring the casualty

• What to do if symptoms continue or deteriorate

• CPR considerations following a collapse

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Adrenaline Administration

Delegates receive practical instruction and hands-on training covering:

• EpiPen® adrenaline auto-injectors

• Jext® adrenaline auto-injectors

• Correct administration techniques

• When a second dose may be required

• Awareness of emergency adrenaline arrangements within schools

• Awareness of Neffy® nasal adrenaline spray

Training devices are used so staff can practise the techniques themselves and develop confidence in responding to a real emergency.

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Asthma Awareness & Emergency Response

The course also covers asthma because of the important relationship between asthma, allergies and severe allergic reactions.

Topics include:

• Recognising an asthma attack

• Common signs and symptoms

• Supporting someone experiencing breathing difficulties

• Appropriate use of reliever inhalers

• When to call 999

• Understanding why asthma can increase the risks associated with severe allergic reactions

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Benedict’s Law & Allergy Management in Schools

Changes introduced following Benedict’s Law have placed greater emphasis on allergy awareness, staff preparedness and effective emergency procedures within schools.

Schools need to ensure that allergy management is considered across the whole setting and that staff understand both how to reduce the risks associated with allergens and how to respond when a serious allergic reaction occurs.

ER Training therefore offers a two-part approach:

1. Allergen Awareness eLearning
Completed individually online to provide the wider allergen-awareness knowledge required by staff.

2. Face-to-Face Anaphylaxis & Asthma Practical Training
A 1 hour 15 minute practical session giving staff the skills and confidence to recognise and respond to an anaphylactic or asthma emergency.

Together, these provide schools with a comprehensive approach to staff Allergen & Anaphylaxis Awareness and emergency response training.

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Course Prices

We have made the training straightforward and cost-effective for schools.

Single Session – £260 + VAT

Book one 1 hour 15 minute Anaphylaxis & Asthma practical session for up to 20 candidates for:

£260 + VAT

Ideal for smaller schools or individual groups of staff.

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Special School Day Rate – £550 + VAT

Need to train a larger number of staff?

Take advantage of our special school day rate:

Up to FOUR Anaphylaxis & Asthma sessions in one day for just £550 + VAT.

Each session can accommodate up to 20 candidates, allowing you to train up to 80 members of staff during the day.

 

Sessions can be scheduled around your school day to minimise disruption.

This is particularly suitable for:

• Multiple groups of teaching and support staff

• Schools with larger staff teams

• Academy groups

• Schools wishing to rotate staff through training

• INSET days

• Staff development days

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Please note: Allergen Awareness eLearning is separate from the above practical training prices.

ER Training's eLearning course is available for £10 per person + VAT, or your school may use an appropriate alternative eLearning provider.

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Flexible Training for Schools

We understand that releasing school staff for training can be difficult.

Our Anaphylaxis & Asthma course can therefore be arranged as:

• Morning sessions

• Afternoon sessions

• Twilight sessions

• INSET day training

• Multiple sessions throughout the same day

• Training incorporated alongside other school First Aid courses

Speak to our team and we will help organise a timetable that works around your school.

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Adding Allergen Awareness to Your Existing First Aid Training

Practical anaphylaxis management is already included within a number of our First Aid courses, including:

• Emergency First Aid in Schools

• Paediatric First Aid

• Emergency First Aid at Work

Where your staff are already attending one of these courses, you may not need to arrange a separate practical anaphylaxis session.

Instead, staff can complete the additional Allergen Awareness eLearning module to provide the wider allergy-awareness element.

Please contact our team and we can advise on the most appropriate training route for your staff.

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Why Anaphylaxis Training Matters

Anaphylaxis is a rapid and potentially life-threatening medical emergency.

Severe allergic reactions can develop quickly, and school staff may be the first people available to recognise what is happening and provide emergency assistance.

Practical training helps staff understand:

• What anaphylaxis looks like

• When emergency adrenaline is required

• How to administer an adrenaline device correctly

• When to call 999

• How to support and monitor a pupil until emergency help arrives

Our training is practical, engaging and designed to give staff confidence rather than simply providing theoretical knowledge.

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Areas We Cover

ER Training provides on-site Anaphylaxis & Asthma Training for schools throughout:

• Doncaster

• Rotherham

• Sheffield

• Barnsley

• Scunthorpe

• Leeds

• South Yorkshire

• West Yorkshire

• North Yorkshire

• North Lincolnshire

• Derbyshire

• Humberside

Training can also be delivered nationally for schools, academy trusts and larger organisations.

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Anaphylaxis, Allergens & Paediatric First Aid

Anaphylaxis management already forms part of our Paediatric First Aid training syllabus.

This includes:

• Recognition of allergic reactions

• Recognition of anaphylaxis

• Administration of adrenaline auto-injectors

• Emergency response procedures

• Monitoring and casualty care

• Communication and reporting

Schools whose staff have already completed appropriate practical anaphylaxis training through one of our First Aid courses can add the Allergen Awareness eLearning course rather than unnecessarily repeating the same practical content.

Contact us if you are unsure which option your school requires.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the Allergen & Anaphylaxis course required for schools?

This course provides the face-to-face practical Anaphylaxis & Asthma element of your school's training.

Staff must also complete Allergen Awareness eLearning to complete the full training programme.

ER Training's eLearning course costs £10 per person + VAT, although schools can use a suitable alternative provider if preferred.

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How long is the practical course?

The face-to-face Anaphylaxis & Asthma course lasts approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

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How much does the training cost?

A single session costs £260 + VAT for up to 20 candidates.

Alternatively, our special school day rate provides up to four sessions for £550 + VAT, allowing up to 80 candidates to receive practical training during the day.

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Is the eLearning included in the £260 or £550 price?

No. Allergen Awareness eLearning is purchased separately.

ER Training's online course is available for £10 per person + VAT, or your organisation may use a suitable alternative provider.

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Does the course include practical EpiPen training?

Yes. Delegates receive practical instruction in the use of EpiPen® and other commonly used emergency adrenaline devices using training devices.

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Do you cover Neffy nasal adrenaline spray?

Yes. The course includes awareness of Neffy® nasal adrenaline spray as part of the discussion around emergency adrenaline treatment.

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Why does the course include asthma?

Asthma is particularly relevant when discussing allergies and anaphylaxis. The session therefore