AllergyWise® for Early Years Settings

Effective allergy management 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.
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AllergyWise® for Early Years Settings

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® Early Years Setting

This CPD-certified course is evidence-based and developed by a team of medical and educational experts, including allergy nurses, paediatric allergy consultants, teachers, and headteachers. It is tailored for all Setting staff, recognising that any member of staff may find themselves supporting a child experiencing anaphylaxis. The course employs modern, interactive learning techniques, featuring practical scenarios, videos, and audio materials.

Modules and Topics

The AllergyWise® Early Years Setting 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 Settings
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Inclusivity
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Safeguarding

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Pricing information

Purchase cost

  • Course cost: £105 including VAT.

 

  • This provides enrolment for 5 participants.

 

  • For settings to be able to become allergy aware the information on how to support children cannot sit with one or two people. We have determined that a minimum of 5 people are essential for a setting to become allergy aware.

 

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Additional Information

  • Discounts are available for bulk purchases over 15 participants.

 

  • Returning settings 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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How serious allergies affect Early Years Settings

Up to 8% of children have food allergies
There is likely to be one child in a group of 30 with a food allergy
Cow’s milk is the highest cause of fatal anaphylaxis in Under 16s

AllergyWise® Early Years Setting Award

Demonstrate your Setting’s commitment to inclusive allergy management by applying for the FREE AllergyWise® Early Years Setting Award.

Awarded Settings receive tailored support from our Education and AllergyWise Manager, along with access to our helpline for expert guidance. Successful applicants are recognised with a certificate, a logo to display on their website and correspondence additionally they are feature on our website and social media. This award highlights the Setting’s dedication to providing outstanding care for children with allergies, showcasing the Setting as a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.

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Activities for Children Included

Our allergy awareness resources for young children are included as part of this course. Completing our course before delivering these activities will help staff to feel confident talking about allergies with young children.

 

The AllergyWise® for Schools Course

Unlike other allergy training, Anaphylaxis UK is uniquely placed to provide regularly updated the AllergyWise courses and content to make sure that you receive the most up-to -date support.

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FAQs: Purchasing the AllergyWise® for Early Years Settings course

Please see our FAQs below. For further support, get in touch via our course support page.

  • How do I buy this AllergyWise® for Early Years Settings 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 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.

    Our course also includes additional benefits: allergy awareness resources for young children plus the opportunity to achieve our AllergyWise® Early Years Setting award.

  • 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, ad-hoc staff, are part of a network of childminders in your area etc. then these staff can also be trained. 

  • I'm a childminder looking to purchase the course, can I?

    Yes, this course is designed for all early years providers, including childminders.

    If you would like further information about purchasing the course, please use the contact form to get in touch.

  • 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.