Written questions

Pupils: Epilepsy

Commons · Question 17264 · Tabled 2 Dec 2024 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 9 Dec 2024

Question

Asked by Ian Byrne

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of provision of support for children with epilepsy in schools.

Answer

Answered by Catherine McKinnell, 9 Dec 2024

Section 100 of the Children and Families Act 2014 places a duty on maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units to make arrangements for supporting pupils with medical conditions. Some children with medical conditions may be considered to be dis...