Balingup Primary School has been acknowledged as Western Australia's first Epilepsy Smart School.
Epilepsy WA chief executive Emma Buitendag said the school got behind the new national program which supports children with the condition.
"One in 200 children has epilepsy, so greater support is needed in WA schools to help affected students overcome the daily challenges they may face," she said.
"The Epilepsy Smart Schools program guides regional and metropolitan schools to provide safer, more inclusive educational environments for students who may experience frequent and unpredictable seizures."
Balingup Primary School Principal Emma Bancroft said the program enabled staff to better meet their duty of care for children and families affected by epilepsy.
"We wanted to take the stigma away and correct misunderstandings about epilepsy while up-skilling our teachers," she said.
"We pride ourselves on providing a welcoming learning environment for all students, so this great initiative from Epilepsy WA has helped us to further our mission, while increasing understanding and empathy among the school community."
Daily impacts of epilepsy may include fatigue and memory loss, making studying and learning challenging for some students.
Teachers require epilepsy-specific training to understand the needs of impacted students so they can amend teaching styles to improve educational experiences and outcomes.
To become recognised as Epilepsy Smart, schools need to demonstrate management plan support for children diagnosed with epilepsy, ensure teachers receive epilepsy-specific training, and educate students about the condition.
Online certified teacher training is offered for regional and remote schools. A free public website offering helpful resources is available for all parents, teachers and students.
Epilepsy WA serves as an associate member of the Neurological Council of WA.
The council features a group of organisations dedicated to providing a greater understanding of neurological diseases.
Visit Epilepsy Smart Schools at epilepsysmartschools.org.au.
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