Epilepsy and Seizures

Resources

Health forms

• Epilepsy Management Plan – signed by the treating doctor and provided to the school by the student’s parents/carers
• Emergency Medication Management Plan (if required) – signed by a doctor and provided by the student’s parents/carers
• Medication Authority Form (DOCX) – for a student who requires regular (non-emergency) medication(s) to be administered at school and ensure a log is kept of any medicine administered

External resources

The Epilepsy Foundation offers resources to support schools, including:

• Epilepsy Smart School Program
• National Epilepsy Support Service – a free, general advice service available to school staff
• Epilepsy Foundation: Staff training – includes course options, fees and registration for school staff (educators)
• Epilepsy Smart School: Factsheets and guides – resources for school staff, parents and carers to support student learning and participation including:
  • guidance to discuss student learning objectives with parents and carers
  • guidance to develop Individual Education Plans
  • teaching and instruction strategies related to identified cognitive, memory and language needs
  • checklists to support students starting, changing or transitioning to a new school
  • classroom activities for primary and secondary schools.