September 2026

This week in assembly, the children learned about **Benedict’s Law**, which was introduced following the tragic loss of a young boy, Benedict Blythe, who suffered a fatal allergic reaction. The aim of the law is to raise awareness of severe allergies and help everyone understand how to keep people with allergies safe.

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We discussed:

**The 14 main allergens** that can cause allergic reactions, including nuts, peanuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soya, fish, shellfish, sesame, mustard, celery, lupin, sulphur dioxide and molluscs.

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🚨 **What anaphylaxis is** and how to recognise the signs of a severe allergic reaction. Children learned that symptoms can include:

*   Difficulty breathing or wheezing
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*   Swelling of the lips, tongue or throat
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*   Feeling dizzy or faint
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*   A sudden rash or hives
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*   Becoming very unwell very quickly
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🤝 **Why we must never share food in school.** Even a small amount of an allergen can make someone with a severe allergy extremely poorly. Children were reminded that sharing snacks, lunches or treats can be dangerous.

🥜 **Being a Nut Aware School.** We talked about the importance of helping to keep our school safe for everyone by not bringing nut-based products into school where possible and being mindful of the foods we send in packed lunches.

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We were extremely proud of how thoughtfully the children engaged with this important topic. By learning about allergies and understanding how to keep each other safe, we are helping to create a caring and inclusive school community where everyone can learn and thrive.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/av/47698567 The children watched this video, you could ask them to tell you all about it at home. 

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Thank you for your continued support in reinforcing these important messages at home. Together, we can help ensure our school remains a safe environment for all children. ​