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Course overview

This free online course is aimed at teachers, school leaders, and those with a SENCo focus. It is useful for anyone working in an educational setting with children and young people with epilepsy.

We strongly recommend that learners complete our Basic epilepsy for schools before attempting this course. This two module course builds on the learning from the first course in this series. These additional modules include information on what schools should put in place to support the learning, safety, and wellbeing of pupils living with epilepsy.

Updated | August 2024

To be reviewed | August 2027

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course you should:

• Understand what the law says about supporting pupils with epilepsy
• Know what to include in an individual healthcare plan (IHP) and school’s medical conditions policy
• Understand how epilepsy can affect learning, behaviour, and wellbeing
• Have an insight into safety and inclusion for pupils with epilepsy