A school trust in Peterborough is set to introduce emergency Anaphylaxis Kits and allergy training.

Thomas Deacon Education Trust (TDET) has installed the kits following a partnership with Kitt Medical.

These kits, now placed in dining and catering areas across all the Trust's institutions, carry a subscription supply of adrenaline pens for immediate use in cases of severe allergic reactions affecting students, staff, or visitors.

The pan-school initiative is on the back of an incident near Peterborough in December 2021, where a five-year-old child, Benedict Blythe, tragically lost his life due to an allergic reaction.

His mother established the Benedict Blythe Foundation in memory of her son, which developed an allergy management checklist for schools.

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Michael Dove, catering operations manager at TDET, said: “We are determined to do everything in our power to prevent incidents like Benedict Blythe’s tragic passing.

“These new kittss are a crucial step forward in safeguarding our students.

"It’s so important that our students feel safe and supported, as well as parents and carers who can be reassured knowing that we have taken measures to prevent potentially life-threatening allergy-related incidents."

According to Dove, the number of children with allergens, often complex ones, is increasing.

Hence vigilance and preparedness are crucial.

As part of the partnership with Kitt Medical, an online training course equips staff to handle anaphylaxis emergencies.

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Zak Marks, co-founder of Kitt Medical, expressed his firm's delight in partnering with TDET in creating a safe environment for all students.

He said: Our Kitts are designed to be easily accessible and ready to use in an emergency situation.

"With every Kitt subscription, schools can rely on a constant supply of adrenaline pens, automatically replenished for peace of mind, as well as online training.”

The TDET has also implemented a practical allergy management plan, featuring clear allergen labelling on menus.