Education and epilepsy

When your child is diagnosed with epilepsy, education is likely to be one of your first concerns.

Many children, especially once their epilepsy is controlled by medicine, are unlikely to need any extra support. But some children will continue to have seizures and need medical or other support.

This information covers the ways in which the school should be supporting your child, and the laws behind that. If your child is moving on from school, we have information about the support they could get at college or university.

A primary school child and their teacher

Education and epilepsy

School support Learning and behaviour Education laws Exam support Going to college or university Support for special educational needs
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Our expert advisors can help you with any questions you might have about education or anything else related to living with epilepsy.

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Useful links

Your child’s epilepsy Parents and children Just for kids School support Learning and behaviour Education laws and advice Support for special educational needs The Epilepsy Action helpline More support for you Fundraise at your school
Your child’s epilepsy Parents and children Just for kids School support Learning and behaviour Education laws and advice Support for special educational needs The Epilepsy Action helpline More support for you Fundraise at your school
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