Supporting inclusion in education

Do you teach a young person with epilepsy? We’re here to help you understand epilepsy and how to keep your students living with epilepsy safe and included at school. 

Children and young people have the right to education, to play and take part in childhood activities. But we know many children and young people living with epilepsy across the UK are being left out.

We campaign for students with epilepsy to be safe and included at school and college. We provide education professionals with information, training, and resources to support students in their care. We help young people, and their parents understand their rights.

Inclusion isn’t optional — it’s essential

Every young person deserves to feel like they belong. That means being part of the classroom, the playground, the sports field — and not left on the sidelines because of epilepsy.

We’re here to make sure schools and colleges know how to support young people with epilepsy, so you can learn, grow and thrive just like everyone else.

What does support look like?

Support can be a teacher knowing what to do during a seizure, or making sure learning isn’t disrupted by hospital appointments. It’s about understanding, flexibility, and making sure young voices are heard.

We work with schools to:

  • Provide guidance and training for staff
  • Share practical tools and resources
  • Promote inclusive education policies

How we help educators

We support educators to understand epilepsy and provide them with the information, training and resources to help children and young people with epilepsy to be safe and included at school.

FREE eLearning

Our free, on demand, eLearning courses are designed to increase the knowledge and confidence of professionals in schools and higher education.

Classroom resources

Resources to help educators build awareness, understanding and inclusion across the school.

Useful templates & tools

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

Supporting young people with epilepsy

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.

How we support young people and parents

We help young people, and their parents understand their rights and find the support they need.

Your education

School, college and uni can be tough enough without epilepsy to deal with, but you don't have to face it alone. Here, you’ll find everything you need to succeed, from finding out how your epilepsy may affect your learning, to understanding your rights at school.

Your child's education

If your child has epilepsy, you'll find everything you need to know about their education from early years settings, through school to further and higher education.You’ll also find information and resources on medical conditions, equality and safeguarding, training for teachers and pupils, and exam support.

Special education needs

In each part of the UK there are different systems in place to support children with special educational needs. This section gives an overview of the different systems in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, with links to additional information and resources.

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Youth Support

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Youth Voice

Listening to and understanding the lived experiences of children and young people with epilepsy.

The Channel

The Channel connects you with people who get it. A digital space for young people, aged 13+, who are living with epilepsy to share, learn and find support.