TEACH - Training & Education Around Child Health

TEACH - Training & Education Around Child Health We are a team of Specialist Children's Nurses providing health training & support to educational & child care settings.

🚨 New statutory allergy guidance for schools is here! From September 2026, schools, academies and PRUs in England must m...
29/07/2026

🚨 New statutory allergy guidance for schools is here!

From September 2026, schools, academies and PRUs in England must meet strengthened legal requirements for allergy management under the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026.

The focus of this guidance is for safer and more inclusive schools, where every child with allergies can thrive. The guidance also reinforces the importance of allergy management, air quality, and ensuring all staff are prepared to respond to an allergic emergency.

This summer is the time to review your allergy policies, training schedule and school preparedness. If you need support or would like to book specialist allergy training delivered by School Nurses, go to the TEACH website at: https://teachhealth.co.uk/

Non-convulsive seizures can sometimes be difficult to recognise, but early identification and appropriate support can ma...
24/06/2026

Non-convulsive seizures can sometimes be difficult to recognise, but early identification and appropriate support can make a significant difference for pupils.

Schools play a vital role in creating a safe and inclusive environment for children living with epilepsy, and regular staff training helps ensure that teachers and school staff can recognise seizure activity, respond appropriately, and follow individual seizure action plans.

Being prepared reduces anxiety, promotes student safety, and supports positive educational outcomes. Every school should prioritise seizure awareness and emergency preparedness to help every student thrive!

Check out our Epilepsy Awareness and Buccal Midazolam training courses designed specifically for schools and educational environments.

Go to our website: www.teachhealth.co.uk

Teachers and school staff can play an important role in supporting pupils with allergies and their families who are plan...
22/06/2026

Teachers and school staff can play an important role in supporting pupils with allergies and their families who are planning to travel this summer.

With regular and in-depth allergy and anaphylaxis training, staff should feel confident and competent to implement and support allergy awareness strategies throughout the school community, and to help create and promote an allergy aware environment.

To find out about our asthma, allergy and anaphylaxis programs and how we can support your school go to our website: https://teachhealth.co.uk/course-categories/anaphylaxis-asthma/

Under the proposed changes within Benedict’s Law and the government's allergy safety reforms, schools will be required t...
15/06/2026

Under the proposed changes within Benedict’s Law and the government's allergy safety reforms, schools will be required to hold spare adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) on site, helping ensure faster access to life-saving treatment during anaphylactic emergencies.

Together, with staff training and stronger allergy policies, these measures aim to create safer learning environments for all pupils.

To ensure your school is informed, prepared and ready to implement the proposed changes, email us at TEACH Health and we can support you. We offer bespoke training that is researched, written and delivered by registered school nurses with current practical experience, and ensure you receive practical advice and support without all the jargon.

Contact us at: [email protected]

Heat can be a seizure trigger for people living with epilepsy, making it especially important to stay cool and hydrated ...
28/05/2026

Heat can be a seizure trigger for people living with epilepsy, making it especially important to stay cool and hydrated during hot weather.

Why heat matters:

• High temperatures can increase abnormal brain excitability, raising seizure risk.

• Dehydration and sweating lower sodium levels, putting added stress on the body and brain.

• Overheating can quickly lead to heat exhaustion or heatstroke — both serious seizure triggers.

Stay safe this summer by drinking plenty of water, taking breaks in cool spaces, avoiding prolonged heat exposure, and listening to your body.

To celebrate allergy week 2026, we want to offer a clear reminder of the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis. If a pupil, ...
27/04/2026

To celebrate allergy week 2026, we want to offer a clear reminder of the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis.

If a pupil, parent or colleague present with ANY of the following symptoms, and this may also be in addition to mild-moderate allergic symptoms such as a rash, stomach ache, swelling to the face, you must administer an adrenaline auto-injector immediately, note the time, and call 999 for an ambulance.

Signs & symptoms of anaphylaxis involve:

AIRWAY
BREATHING
CIRCULATION

Delays in administering adrenaline can have very serious consequences, and adrenaline is better at stopping reactions rather than reversing symptoms.

If your school has not had whole-school staff allergy and anaphylaxis training please go to our website to review our training options: https://teachhealth.co.uk/courses/

All of our courses are researched, written and delivered by experienced registered children's nurses with current clinical experience in schools. We know the challenges schools come up against when managing allergies, and we have implemented multiple practical strategies to support schools to manage allergies with ease.

Wonderful news for the allergy community! Benedict’s Law, aimed at ensuring school safety for children with allergies ha...
11/02/2026

Wonderful news for the allergy community!

Benedict’s Law, aimed at ensuring school safety for children with allergies has advanced as the House of Lords with votes on a key amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. The Government has pledged to introduce mandatory guidance for schools on managing allergies, announced by Baroness Smith on 3rd February 2026. This move is a significant step forward, although amendments are not yet enshrined in law.

For schools, this means preparing to implement the 3 main changes. At TEACH, we have long anticipated these changes that will improve safety for pupil's with allergies and the staff who look after them. We have carefully curated an array of training programs and support packages to guide schools through implementing sound allergy policies and procedures.

For more information on how we can support your school, go to our website: www.teachhealth.co.uk

Children and young people with Epilepsy are affected by different triggers. Triggers are factors, internal or external, ...
02/02/2026

Children and young people with Epilepsy are affected by different triggers. Triggers are factors, internal or external, that can bring on, change, or increase seizure activity.

A common trigger affecting almost 40% of women or people with menstrual cycles and Epilepsy is menstruation. Throughout the menstrual cycle different hormonal changes can affect seizure activity.

For school staff, it is crucial there is an awareness of how to support pupils with Epilepsy and their menstrual cycles to ensure management of seizures is as smooth and safe as possible.

To find out more about our bespoke Epilepsy Awareness and Buccal Midazolam training go to our website: www.teachhealth.co.uk

Emergency medications such as buccal midazolam or adrenaline auto-injectors should be stored at room temperature to main...
12/01/2026

Emergency medications such as buccal midazolam or adrenaline auto-injectors should be stored at room temperature to maintain the stability of the medication. Accidents can happen, and if medications are left out in cold or very warm temperatures they can become de-stabilised. If this happens, it's important the medication is returned to a pharmacy and a replaced.

For information on our Managing Medicines in Schools Training program go to the TEACH website: https://teachhealth.co.uk/course-categories/managing-medicines/

Ensuring the protection of pupils with asthma during the coldest months is important to prevent an exacerbation of sympt...
08/01/2026

Ensuring the protection of pupils with asthma during the coldest months is important to prevent an exacerbation of symptoms that could eventually lead to an asthma attack.

Cold air can trigger asthma symptoms meaning it's essential that preventative measures are encouraged. If pupil's are particularly sensitive, schools can even offer break times indoors to avoid exposure.

It is crucial all members of staff know how to spot the signs and symptoms of an asthma attack and can tell the difference between that and an allergic reaction. When signs and symptoms of asthma are caught and treated early, the risks of the development of a full blown asthma attack can be avoided.

TEACH offers in-depth Anaphylaxis, Allergies and Asthma training designed specifically for schools and other educational and care environments. To find out more about our training programs go to our website: www.teachhealth.co.uk

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