Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 12347

Special Educational Needs: Epilepsy

Tabled: 1 November 2024
Answered: 11 November 2024

Question

Siân Berry

Green PartyBrighton Pavilion

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will issue guidance to schools to make clear every child with epilepsy is entitled to have an Individual Healthcare Plan with (a) information about their epilepsy and (b) any support they need.

Answer

Catherine McKinnell
Statutory guidance on supporting pupils at school with medical conditions recommends the use of individual healthcare plans as good practice, as they can help schools to support pupils with medical conditions by providing clarity about what needs to be do...

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