Allergy Training for Wraparound and Holiday Club Staff

Online Allergy Training | Just 60 Minutes

Equip Your Team with the Confidence to Manage Serious Allergies

This online course is designed for staff and volunteers working in breakfast clubs, after-school care and holiday schemes. In just one hour, your team will gain essential knowledge to support children with serious allergies – and act fast in an emergency.

  • right_arrow_orange_icon Takes around 60 minutes
  • right_arrow_orange_icon 100% online and mobile-friendly
  • right_arrow_orange_icon No prior medical knowledge required

Who this is for

Join hundreds of holiday clubs and wraparound care providers across the UK who trust AllergyWise® to keep their staff informed and ready. No medical experience needed – just a commitment to keeping children safe.

Ideal for:
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Breakfast and after-school care providers
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Childcare volunteers and part-time staff
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Summer camps & play schemes
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Holiday clubs and play schemes
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Activity leaders and youth workers

What You'll Learn

The AllergyWise® for Wraparound Care and Holiday Clubs course gives staff the essential knowledge and confidence to support children with serious allergies. From recognising allergic reactions to responding in an emergency, this training ensures your team is prepared, informed and ready to act when it matters most.

By the end of this short course, learners will:
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Understand what serious allergies and anaphylaxis are
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Recognise the signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Know how to reduce risk and prevent exposure
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Learn what to do in an emergency
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Gain confidence using adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs)

Pricing and Access

Start anytime, from anywhere – ideal for part-time, seasonal, or new staff who need training on the go.
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Only £21 (inc VAT) per learner
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Group bookings and team access available on request

Modules and Topics

The course covers all key areas of allergy management in wraparound and holiday care settings. Topics include recognising the signs and symptoms of serious allergies, safe day-to-day management practices, emergency response protocols and how to administer an adrenaline auto-injector. Learners will also explore safe storage procedures, safeguarding considerations and how to foster an inclusive environment for children with 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

Give your team the knowledge to protect children with serious allergies – and the peace of mind that comes with it.

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How serious allergies affect Wraparound Care and Holiday clubs

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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.

Trusted Allergy Training – Backed by nearly 10 Years of Expertise

AllergyWise® is the UK’s most trusted allergy training programme for schools and childcare settings. Developed over nearly 10 years by specialists in medicine and education – and endorsed by leading clinicians – our training courses give you the confidence that every module is medically accurate, fully up to date and aligned with guidance from the Department for Education and Department of Health and Social Care.

Whether you’re a teacher, support staff member, or playworker, you’ll gain the essential knowledge to become allergy aware – and respond quickly, calmly and correctly in an emergency.

Learn from the experts and empower your whole school community.

You’ll cover:

  • Common causes of allergic reactions
  • How to recognise the signs of anaphylaxis
  • When and how to use an adrenaline auto-injector
  • Safe everyday practices to support pupils with serious allergies
  • The courses typically take just one hour to complete and includes real-life scenarios, videos, optional audio narration and a short assessment. You’ll receive a downloadable CPD certificate on completion.

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 ‘Course Admin’. 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. 

     

  • 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.

  • Do I need medical knowledge?

    No prior medical knowledge required.