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For educators

We’re here to help you understand epilepsy and how to keep your students living with epilepsy safe and included at school. 

Are you supporting a student with epilepsy?

We offer information, tools, eLearning and resources for educators, to help you provide better support for children and young people living with epilepsy.

Find out how to better support children and young people with epilepsy in your care:

  • Types of seizures
  • Seizure first aid
  • Epilepsy’s impact on learning, behaviour and emotions
  • Individual healthcare plans (IHP)
  • Policies on supporting pupils with medical conditions

Working together we can change that and create a society in which all children and young people with epilepsy can thrive and live happy, fulfilled lives.

Classroom resources

Find FREE resources to help raise awareness and improve understanding of epilepsy for all students, helping young people with epilepsy feel safe and included. Ideal for PSHCE lessons, tutorial sessions, for citizenship learning, and for Purple Day fun.

Useful templates & tools

Access essential questionnaires and forms for parents and carers, and professionals, who care for children and young people with epilepsy.

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Young Epilepsy Guide for Schools

Students with epilepsy have a right to be safe and included at school and college. We can help you ensure they are.

Our Guide for Schools provides important information, guidance and educational strategies for supporting children and young people with epilepsy to ensure they are safe and included in all aspects of school and college life.

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