Epilepsy in Children: A Practical Guide for Teachers and Schools

Epilepsy in Children: Free Guide for Teachers & Schools

Available in English and Portuguese (PT)

Download our free practical guide designed to help teachers, school staff, and caregivers better understand and support children with epilepsy.

This clear, accessible resource covers the essentials educators need to feel confident and prepared.

What’s Inside

✔ Types of seizures commonly seen in children
✔ How epilepsy can affect learning and classroom behaviour
✔ Essential school documents (Seizure Action Plan, emergency contacts, medication info)
✔ How to respond to a seizure safely
✔ Tips for explaining epilepsy to other students
✔ Creating a supportive, inclusive school environment

Why Download This Guide?

• Helps teachers recognise and respond to epilepsy and seizures;
• Improves communication between schools and families;
• Reduces stigma by providing simple explanations tailored for children;
• Supports safer, more inclusive classrooms.

Perfect for teachers, school nurses, SEN teams, sports staff and families sharing information with schools.

Download Now!

Click here to download (English Version)
Clique aqui para fazer o download (Versão Portuguesa PT)