AllergyWise® for Wraparound Care and Holiday Clubs

Written by specialists in the medical and education sectors, CPD certified, endorsed by expert

allergy clinicians to ensure that all participants can recognise the signs of a serious allergic

reaction (anaphylaxis) and have the confidence to safely manage students with allergies.

About AllergyWise®

The most comprehensive allergy training and support for schools in the UK, written by specialists in the medical and education sectors and endorsed by clinicians, our new and improved AllergyWise® courses are CPD certified, meaning that you can be assured that all information is up to date, medically accurate and complies with the relevant legislation from the Department of Education and Department of Health. The courses ensure that organisations are able to become allergy aware in addition to being equipped to respond confidently in an emergency situation.

The essential core content includes common causes of an allergic reaction, how to recognise and manage anaphylaxis, how to use adrenaline auto-injectors in an emergency, and practical tips for safely managing children and young people with allergies.

Our engaging courses typically take an hour to complete and include practical scenarios, videos, optional narration and quizzes. After a final assessment there is a downloadable certificate. Lead by a former head teacher and developed with expertise over the last 10 years, this allergy training includes additional material only available on the AllergyWise course including lesson and assembly plans, plus other free materials to include in the school curriculum.

AllergyWise® Wraparound Care and Holiday clubs

Evidence based, CPD certified and constructed by medical and educational specialists including allergy nurses, paediatric allergy consultants, teachers and headteachers.

This course is designed for all staff within the organisation. Any member of staff, at any time, could be with a child experiencing anaphylaxis.

Modules and Topics

The AllergyWise® for Wraparound Care and Holiday Clubs curriculum provides comprehensive training for school staff, equipping them to manage allergies and anaphylaxis effectively. It covers essential topics such as recognising the signs and symptoms of serious allergies, safe management practices, and administering adrenaline auto-injectors during emergencies. Guidance on emergency response protocols and the secure storage of auto-injectors ensures safety and readiness. Additionally, the programme emphasises inclusivity and safeguarding, fostering a supportive environment for all children, including those with serious allergies.

The AllergyWise® for Schools curriculum includes
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Signs and symptoms of allergy & anaphylaxis
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Emergency response in the event of anaphylaxis
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Administration of adrenaline auto-injectors
  • right_arrow_orange_icon How to storage adrenaline auto-injectors safely
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Allergy Management in Clubs and Youth Organisations
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Inclusivity
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Safeguarding

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Pricing information

For organisations to be able to become allergy aware, the information on how to support children and young people cannot sit with one or two people. We have determined that a minimum of 5 people is essential for an organisation to become allergy aware.

 

 

Course cost: £105 including VAT

 

This provides enrolment for 5 participants.

 

Discounts are available for bulk purchases

 

Returning organisations are eligible for a 20% discount

 

Please get in touch using the contact form to request the discount or discuss bulk purchases.

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AllergyWise® for Schools

The most comprehensive allergy training and support for schools in the UK, written by specialists in the medical and education sectors and endorsed by clinicians, our new and improved AllergyWise® courses are CPD certified, meaning that you can be assured that all information is up to date, medically accurate and complies with the relevant legislation from the Department of Education and Department of Health.

AllergyWise® course FAQs

  • How do I buy this AllergyWise® course?

    Click one of the purchase buttons throughout this page, or through this link. Payment is made by credit/debit card.

  • How much does the course cost?

    The course costs £105 including VAT for 5 participants.

     

  • Why do I have to buy for a minimum of 5 staff?

    We encourage a whole setting/organisation allergy awareness approach –  the more staff who are allergy aware and can recognise the signs of anaphylaxis, the safer all children with allergies in an early years setting will be.

    All courses have additional resource benefits that can be downloaded and some courses create eligibility for our special allergy award awards!

  • What if I don’t need to buy for 5 staff?

    Once purchased, you will be able to use the course places for 12 months, so if you have any staff changes, new staff members or ad-hoc staff, then these staff can also be trained. 

  • What happens after I’ve paid for this course for my staff?

    The group leader who purchases the course can enrol users onto the course. You can do this by logging into your account and going to ‘Learning Groups’. Click on the Enrol New User button to add users by entering their name and email address. The enrolled user will then receive an email with their account login details so they can access the training. Each staff member needs their own account to complete the course individually. 

    Please see pages 3 and 4 of our step-by-step guide for further information.

  • I've purchased the course but now want to buy for more staff, what do I do?

    You can either purchase the course again for a minimum of 5 staff or you can get in touch using this contact form to purchase less than 5 more course places.