24HS02 - Epilepsy

Thursday 23 January 2025
Time: 15:30
16:15
Price: Free
Online events and sessions

Please quote course code when booking

Content:

This course will provide online training for teachers around how to manage students with epilepsy. 

Topics include:

  • basic facts and figures about epilepsy
  • what to do if a pupil has a seizure at school
  • some issues that affect children and young people with epilepsy
  • what the law says about supporting pupils with epilepsy
  • what to include in an individual healthcare plan (IHP) and school medical conditions policy
  • how epilepsy can affect learning, behaviour, and wellbeing
  • safety and including pupils with epilepsy

Expected Impact on Schools:

Staff have greater awareness of epilepsy, seizures and training to support pupils in school with epilepsy

Target Group:  School leaders, teachers, and staff responsible for special educational needs or additional learning needs

Course Deliverer:  Angela Richardson - Children's Epilepsy Specialist Nurse / South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Cost:  Free

Location

This event takes place online

This event takes place online

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