Meeting the DfE Changes and Benedict's Law: What's Available in iAM Academy
If you’re responsible for training, compliance, or pupil safety in a school or multi-academy trust, you’ll already be making the changes that arrived in September 2026.
To help schools and trusts put these new expectations into practice, we’ve launched a brand-new collection of expert-written courses within iAM Academy.
Training Designed to Stick
We know school timetables are busy, and staff have enough to do, so our courses are designed to fit around the realities of the school day.
Courses are bite-sized, typically taking between 5 and 30 minutes to complete, and using engaging animation and interactivity that keeps learners focused.
Using realistic school-based scenarios and storytelling, we bring policies to life and show how they apply in everyday situations. The result is training that's easier to remember, more engaging, and helps staff build lasting confidence when it matters most.
AAI’s (EpiPen) Use & Severe Allergy Response
This course is designed to give all staff members the practical familiarity to act without hesitation.
It covers how to recognise the symptoms of mild versus severe reactions, the steps for responding to anaphylaxis, emergency communication, and exactly how and when to confidently administer an adrenaline auto-injector (AAI). Our golden rule for staff: "If in doubt, give adrenaline and call 999."
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Incident Reporting and Investigation
Reporting a medical incident or a behaviour-related near miss is a critical part of school safety. This course guides staff through lawful, clear, and factual recording and reporting procedures, helping you protect your pupils, staff, and overall school/trust accountability.
Administering Medication Safely
Aligned with the DfE statutory guidance Supporting Pupils at School with Medical Conditions, this course takes the anxiety out of managing school medication. Staff will learn safe storage procedures, how to double-check dosages, and the vital administrative rules for tracking and record-keeping.
Challenging Behaviour and De-Escalation
Challenging behaviour can be difficult to respond to in the moment. What looks like defiance, disruption, or refusal may be linked to stress, anxiety, frustration, sensory need, or difficulties that a pupil can’t easily express. This course has been designed to help staff recognise early signs of escalation, understand what behaviour may be communicating, and use practical de-escalating techniques.
Managing Pupils' Conditions
Aligned with the DfE statutory guidance Supporting Pupils at School with Medical Conditions, this course takes the anxiety out of managing school medication. Staff will learn safe storage procedures, how to double-check dosages, and the vital administrative rules for tracking and record-keeping.
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