⚡ New Statutory Guidance · Effective September 2026

Named Allergy Governor training

Purpose-built training for school governors

Our practical, jargon-free training is designed to fit around your busy life. We’ll help you take on this role with confidence, so you don’t feel out of your depth.

From September 2026, new statutory government guidance requires every school in England to appoint a Named Allergy Governor.

This training is for you if…

  • You’ve just been appointed as Named Allergy Governor and want to get this right, but don’t know where to start
  • You’re a governor who wants to be proactive and up to speed before September 2026
  • You’re a clerk or chair helping your board understand what compliance looks like
BOOK GOVERNOR TRAINING

If you’re feeling a mix of “I want to take this seriously” and “I don’t know what I don’t know”, you’re in exactly the right place.

What governors say:

💭 “I don’t know enough about allergy to do this properly.” You don’t need to be a medical professional. You need to understand the landscape and know the right questions to ask. That’s exactly what this training gives you.

💭 “What does the new guidance actually require of me?” We’ll show you what good governance of allergy safety looks like,  from spare AAIs to managing risk, so nothing falls through the cracks.

💭 “I’m already stretched, I can’t take on a huge time commitment.” The e-learning is self-paced and can be done in your own time. The live masterclass is just 90 minutes. This is training will give you practical support that respects your time.

You don’t need to know everything. You just need the right training.

What’s included?

Part 1: E-learning. Before the live masterclass, you’ll complete a video-based e-learning course so you understand allergy in a school context. No jargon, no medical degree required. You’ll cover:

  • What allergy is as a medical condition and how serious it can be
  • How to recognise and treat allergic reactions
  • How allergy affects children’s experience at school
  • Why whole-school responsibility is the key to reducing risk
  • The governor’s role in the bigger picture of school allergy safety

📬 E-learning link coming in April 2025. Sign up for the masterclass and we’ll make sure you have everything you need in plenty of time.

Part 2: 90 minute live Masterclass. Delivered live over Microsoft Teams in small groups, this is where everything comes together. An interactive session hosted by school allergy experts. You’ll cover:

  • What good governance of allergy safety actually looks like in practice
  • Your specific responsibilities under the new statutory guidance
  • How to check your school has whole-school allergy training in place
  • What to look for regarding spare adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs)
  • How to work with your Designated Allergy Lead
  • The questions to ask and what good answers look like
Dates and Cost

Places are limited with 25 seats per session.

The cost is £120 + VAT per person.

Renewal

After a year, delegates will be required to pay a renewal fee and to undergo refresher training in order to retain their certificate. This provides the opportunity to share any new guidance, exchange learnings and best practice from other schools and to refresh training.

Need to rearrange your training?

We understand governors are busy and things change.

You can change the date of your live masterclass booking up to 48 hours before the scheduled start time by visiting our booking page and clicking Manage Orders.  You will also find this link at the bottom of your booking confirmation emails.

Please note:

  • Only the person who made the original booking will be able to reschedule.
  • If you are paying by invoice and it has not been marked as paid, you will not be able to change the date online, so please drop us a line at schools@theallergyteam.com and we will help you to do this.
  • You can change your session once, with at least two working days’ notice. If you need to change dates at shorter notice, or more than once, we may have to charge.
    Dates for 2026

    About The Allergy Team

    We are specialists in allergy safety in schools and your complete compliance partner when it comes to getting to grips with the new guidance. Our training already is trusted by hundreds of schools across the UK and we’re supported by top allergy clinicians. As a Named Allergy Governor you will also have access to our award-winning School Allergy Hub, developed with funding from the government’s Innovate UK programme.