No child should feel isolated or excluded at school. Children with epilepsy often face unnecessary barriers, leaving them lonely and struggling to keep up. Enough is enough! It's time for action to ensure every child has an equal opportunity to succeed.
Sign our petition today. Tell UK governments that they must ensure schools have an Individual Healthcare Plan (IHP) for every child with epilepsy.
IHPs are vital. They help school staff understand each child’s epilepsy, ensure their safety, and pave the way for full inclusion in every school activity.
Shockingly, 1 in 3 children with epilepsy, like Ruben, are left without the crucial support they need at school.
I had to leave the school I loved, leaving friends behind because my teachers didn't understand my epilepsy. Absence seizures made me lose focus, but some thought I was daydreaming. I faced detentions, missed playtime, and felt unfairly treated compared to others.- Ruben
The petition is part of our #UnderstandMyEpilepsy campaign which we launched last year - calling for every school across the UK to understand their students’ epilepsy. This means understanding their seizure type, their triggers, their medication side-effects, the impact on their learning. Understand their epilepsy and support them to be safe and included so that they can reach their potential.
