Department for Education

government

Last mentioned: Mar 6, 2026

Timeline

  1. Full Compliance Required

    New rules take full effect across all UK educational institutions.

  2. Staff Training Deadline

    Target date for schools to complete initial digital and practical training modules.

  3. Procurement Window Opens

    Schools begin auditing current medical stocks and training gaps.

  4. Regulation Announced

    UK government formalizes the mandate for school allergy pens and training.

  5. Ministerial Update

    Education minister signals the government will 'look at' the Plan B loan structure.

  6. Threshold Freeze

    Government announces a freeze on the repayment threshold at £27,295 to manage fiscal costs.

  7. Plan 2/B Implementation

    New loan system introduced with higher tuition fees and a £21,000 repayment threshold.

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UK Schools Mandate Allergy Pens and Staff Training by September 2026

New United Kingdom regulations will require all schools to stock adrenaline auto-injectors and ensure comprehensive staff training by September 2026. This mandate represents a significant shift in school health protocols, driving demand for digital compliance and health-tech solutions.

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UK Government Signals Potential Reform for Plan B Student Loan Repayments

A UK government minister has confirmed that officials will formally review the repayment terms for Plan B student loans. The move follows sustained criticism regarding frozen repayment thresholds and high interest rates that have disproportionately affected millions of graduates during the cost-of-living crisis.

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