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AllergyWise® Training for Early Years Settings

AllergyWise® for Early Years Settings is the UK’s leading online allergy training designed specifically for anyone working with children before they start school. Written by clinical experts and early years specialists, this CPD-certified course is easy to follow, engaging, and packed with practical guidance to help you confidently manage allergies – including how to respond in an emergency.

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Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for anyone responsible for children in early years settings. Whether you’re new to allergy management or want to refresh your knowledge, this course will ensure you’re prepared.

Who is this course for?
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Staff in preschools and maintained nurseries
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Foundation Stage 1 teachers and support staff
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Children’s centre teams
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Nannies and childminders
  • right_arrow_orange_icon SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators)
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Designated safeguarding leads in early years settings
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Any early years practitioner supporting children prior to starting school
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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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What You’ll Learn

The course includes short videos, quizzes, interactive content, downloadable resources and a final assessment. On completion, you’ll receive a digital certificate.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Recognise the signs of an allergic reaction or anaphylaxis
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Understand common food and non-food allergens
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Use an adrenaline auto-injector (AAI) correctly
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Respond confidently in an emergency
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Implement allergy-aware policies and practices in your setting

What’s Included

You’ll get instant access to a one-hour CPD-certified online course, packed with clear videos, real-life scenarios and interactive quizzes. The course also comes with free downloadable allergy awareness lesson plans, activity packs and a digital certificate upon completion – everything you need to build confidence and create a safer, more inclusive early years setting.

  • right_arrow_orange_icon Approx. 1-hour online course – learn at your own pace
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Engaging videos, scenario examples, and expert narration
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Free allergy awareness lesson plans and activity packs
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Downloadable certificate of completion
  • right_arrow_orange_icon CPD Certified and backed by medical and educational professionals

Why Choose AllergyWise®?

AllergyWise® is developed by Anaphylaxis UK, the country’s leading charity for serious allergies, with over 8 years’ experience delivering trusted training. Our courses are clinically reviewed, CPD certified and tailored specifically to the needs of early years professionals. With clear guidance, practical tools and expert-led content, you can be confident you’re getting the highest quality training available.

  • right_arrow_orange_icon Developed by Anaphylaxis UK, the UK’s leading allergy charity
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Based on the latest Department for Education and Department of Health guidance
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Over 8 years of proven impact across schools and early years settings
  • right_arrow_orange_icon Already trusted by thousands of professionals nationwide

Why This Matters

With serious allergies on the rise in the UK, it’s never been more important for early years professionals to understand how to prevent allergic reactions and act fast in an emergency. This training gives you the knowledge and confidence to protect every child in your care.

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

  • ✔ Bulk Discounts
    Discounted rates are available for organisations enrolling 25 or more participants. Ideal for multi-site settings.✔ Returning Settings – 20% Off
    If your setting has purchased AllergyWise® training before, you’re eligible for an exclusive 20% returning customer discount.
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    From 1st April 2026 the discount will be 10% in order to avoid price increases.

  • ✔ Multi-Academy Trusts & Local Authorities
    We offer bespoke pricing for MATs and LAs looking to train multiple settings at scale.

 

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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.

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 content from educational and medical experts 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 or invoice.  Please note that paying by invoice takes longer to access the course as payment has to be received before access to the course can be granted.  Payment by credit/debit card gives instant access.

     

  • How much does the course cost?

    The course costs £105 including VAT  for 5 participants.

    A 20% discount is available the next year for settings who purchase the course again after 12 months. If you’ve previously  purchased our AllergyWise® for Early Years course for  5 or more of your staff, please use the contact form to get in touch for a discount code before purchasing.

  • 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. Training all staff ensures that the setting is always covered during breaks, illness, CPD and other absence and is not left in a vulnerable position because the trained staff are unavailable.

    From September 2025 changes to Safeguarding in the Early Years will mean that all staff in a setting will need to be trained.

    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?

    We have determined that 5 staff are the minimum that settings need to train.  This ensures that the setting is always covered during breaks, illness, CPD and other absence and is not left in a vulnerable position because the trained staff are unavailable.

    From September 2025 changes to Safeguarding in the Early Years will mean that all staff in a setting will need to be trained.

    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, there will be courses available for them to take.

  • 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 Course Admin who purchases the course enrols users onto the course. This is done by logging into My Account and going to ‘Course Admin’. Add users by entering their name and email address under the orange bar. 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?

    Log into your account: My Account, open the Course Admin tab on the left hand side and click ‘Add additional users’