Pupils: Endometriosis
Commons · Question 27425 · Tabled 7 Sep 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 11 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Yasmin Qureshi
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance her Department provides to schools on recognising and accommodating the impact of endometriosis and related conditions on pupils' education and attendance.
Answer
Answered by Paul Waugh, 11 Sep 2026
The government recognises that endometriosis can affect a pupil’s health, wellbeing and ability to attend school and participate fully in education. Regular attendance is important for pupils’ attainment, wellbeing and wider development, and schools shoul...