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From September 2026, Benedict’s Law will introduce new allergy safety requirements for schools in England. As some of the TUCO membership consists of schools, we have collated all the information you need to know below. With thanks to The School Food People for their guidance.

Overview

What is Benedict’s Law?
From September 2026, Benedict’s Law will introduce new allergy safety requirements for schools in England. The law is named after five-year-old Benedict Blythe, who died from anaphylaxis at school in 2021 after he was mistakenly given cows’ milk, despite having a known allergy. Benedict’s Law sets out protective measures to improve allergy safety in schools. These are included in the new statutory guidance, Allergy Safety in Schools, which schools must follow by law.

You can watch a recent School Food People webinar here which covers:

  • An overview of Benedict's Law and why it has been introduced.
  • What the changes mean for schools from September.
  • The responsibilities of school leaders.
  • Practical steps to help your school prepare.
  • Common questions and sources of ongoing support.

Pricing

FAQs

  • I can’t see a particular course/training, can you run it?

    If you are interested in receiving training that is not already offered by TUCO Academy, pop us an email or give us a call and we will see if we can source it for you. By going through TUCO Academy you will be able to purchase the training at a subsidised rate and if you can offer the training to other members it will reduce the cost further. 

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  • Can I request a course or development day be held at my organisation?

    The TUCO Academy has worked hard to offer all training at a subsidised price, agreeing reduced corporate contract rates with hotels etc. - yet still understands the benefits of in-house training. To that end, working alongside the professional trainers, TUCO Academy can arrange for events to be held at your own institution, for no extra cost. 

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  • Who can use the training with TUCO Academy?

    All professional development events are available for ANY staff in institutions who are members of TUCO, not just employees in the hospitality, catering and commercial services department.

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  • Can I book on behalf of someone else in my organisation?

    Yes – the person making the booking doesn’t have to attend.

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  • How do I pay for my professional development event?

    You can opt to pay by credit card on the booking form directly or select to pay by invoice. If you need to submit a purchase order this can be entered in the booking form.

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