Gauteng schools prepared
Parents are also anxious. They often worry that their child's teacher may not know how to handle an epileptic seizure, or that their child may be treated unfairly because of epilepsy.
Going to school can be stressful for children who suffer from epilepsy or other diseases.
They may worry about having a seizure in class or how other students will react.
Parents are also anxious. They often worry that their child’s teacher may not know how to handle an epileptic seizure, or that their child may be treated unfairly because of epilepsy.
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has linked schools with their nearest local clinics and the School Health Teams, which consists of registered nurses, health promoters and other therapists.
“The Districts’ Integrated School Health Teams, consisting of officials from Health, Education and Social Development, meet regularly to assess identified needs and conduct information sessions with schools on issues such as the management of diabetes and epilepsy incidents at schools,” said the GDE’s spokesperson, Ms Phumla Sekhonyane.
She added that usually parents will also inform teachers on who to contact and what to do if their children experience a diabetic, asthma or epileptic episode while at school.
