National Epilepsy Week is coming up from May 18 to 24 and we are raising as much awareness as possible about the condition.

Part of this involves celebrating educational establishments that are providing a supportive learning environment to pupils or students with epilepsy.

Previous winners of an Edward education award have trained staff in epilepsy awareness, held assemblies to tackle any myths, or put a buddy system in place to support pupils with epilepsy.

All these things can help to make sure young people with epilepsy receive the right support at school to enable them to reach their full potential.

Epilepsy affects an estimated 63,400 children and young people aged under 18 in the UK. Past research has suggested that up to half of children with epilepsy underachieve academically in relation to their intellectual ability.

For more information about the awards, visit epilepsy.org.uk/edwards or call 0113 210 8800.

Nicole Crosby McKenna

Epilepsy Action