A number of schools across England are breaking the law because they do not provide support to children with epilepsy, a charity has warned. Carol Long, chief executive of Young Epilepsy said it is “deeply concerning” that schools are not complying with legislation. A report published by Young Epilepsy found that more than half of children with medical conditions, including epilepsy, are not receiving the support they are entitled to. Under the Children and Families Act 2014, state schools in England are legally required to support children with medical conditions such as epilepsy. Read more.
You may also like
‘Immense drop-off’ in support contributing to care leaver deaths in England, review says
Death rate three to four times higher than among general population blamed on isolation of those leaving care Read the full article on this link to The Guardian Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on...
August 26, 2026
Autism and ADHD care complaints more than triple in five years in England
NHS ombudsman warns of years-long waits and patients paying thousands to go private as demand for services soars Read the full article on this link to The Guardian Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on...
August 26, 2026
Nearly one in four households with under-fives ‘in food poverty’
Nearly a quarter of households with children under five are experiencing food poverty, rising to one in two among single-parent families, according to analysis by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) think-tank. Read...
August 12, 2026
