NewsMidlands NewsEducationThe Government has confirmed the major law change09:36, 08 Jul 2026All schools in England will have to follow a new rule from September in a major law change by the Government.‌Schools will be required to stock life-saving allergy pens, while teachers will be trained in how to use them.‌It follows a campaign by the parents of five-year-old Benedict Blythe, who died after drinking milk at school in 2021.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham £35,000 state pension rule if he becomes Prime MinisterWe are now on WhatsApp. Join our dedicated community hereThe new guidance will be known as Benedict's Law.‌Headteachers will also be expected to have clear allergy policies and healthcare plans, the Department for Education said.Benedict's mother, Helen Blythe, said the law meant childre