Early Years (NDNA)
Allergy Awareness Training
Level 2

Accredited Level 2 Allergy Awareness Course for all those planning, supervising, cooking and serving food in a childcare setting. This flexible online video-based course following the approved syllabus is filmed on-location in an early years setting and a commercial kitchen, and is updated for 2017.

Fully accredited by QUALIFI, an OFQUAL regulated UK Awarding Organisation, this course provides a good understanding of the threats posed by the 14 key food allergens named in the recent legislation changes. It also explains your UK legal obligations and what to do in the event of a suspected food allergy incident (Anaphylactic shock).

Includes FREE unlimited online exam entry leading to a nationally recognised qualification (Endorsed Award) from OFQUAL regulated Awarding Organisation (certificate available as PDF download), and staff progress tracking system with every multiple purchase. (We recommend you compare these benefits carefully with those offered by other providers).

What does it cover?

This accredited course covers the nationally approved syllabus for Level 2 Food Allergen Awareness. It has additional content and context for professional childcare (Early Years) settings and is audited by and features an Paediatric First Aid specialist with first-hand experience of a life threatening food allergy. It includes the following content highlights:

1. Latest allergenic ingredient law and updates and EYFS context
2. Common mistakes when working with allergenic ingredients
3. Defining food allergies, food intolerances, and Coeliac Disease
4. 14 food allergens named in legislation, and the dangers of hidden ingredients
5. How to create a simple system to manage the use of allergenic ingredients
6. How to design allergy-aware recipes and ingredient factsheets for staff and parents
7. How to make your premises allergy-ready incl suppliers, delivery, cooking and more
8. Identifying allergenic attacks and emergency First Aid and EpiPen use on young children