Name: AllergyWise training for childminders and early years settings
Start: 2024-09-14T09:15:00+01:00
End: 2024-09-14T10:15:00+01:00
Location: Fitzmaurice Primary School

Learn about best practice, including how to use adrenaline auto-injectors and develop confidence to manage allergy in the early years.
About this Event

AllergyWise training for childminders and early years settings

Led by Tracey Dunn, Education and AllergyWise Manager join us for an interactive and informative training session designed to help childminders and early years settings handle allergies with confidence. This in-person event will take place at Fitzmaurice Primary School. Learn about common allergens, how to create allergy management plans, and emergency procedures. Equip yourself with the knowledge to keep the little ones safe and healthy. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to become AllergyWise!

The course will cover:

Signs and symptoms of allergy and anaphylaxis

Responding in an emergency

Whole setting allergy awareness approach

Management of allergies including responsibilities, risk assessment, Allergy Action Plans

Administering adrenaline auto-injectors (EpiPen® and Jext®)

Storage of adrenaline auto-injectors

Tracey Dunn is a retired primary headtacher with over 30 years experience in education. She is a parent to two allergic children, one who is food allergic and carries EpiPens®. Previous Tracey was the education ambassador for Anaphlyaxis UK in a voluntary capacity and has worked with Wiltshire Council and School nurses to develop training.