Online certificate course · Teachers, teaching assistants, SENCOs and school leaders
Foundation Certificate in Supporting a Child with FND at School
Eight in-depth modules: FND in children, the school day, episode response, legal duties and SEND, plans and safe spaces, learning and exams, and working with parents.
8 short modules, a test at the end of each, and a verifiable Certificate of Completion when you pass them all.
What you'll learn
Understanding FND in Children
What FND is, why it happens, and why it's genuine
FND in the School Day
Symptoms, triggers and what to look out for
Functional Seizures & Episode Response
Keeping the child safe and dignified when symptoms escalate
Legal Duties & the SEND Framework
Your responsibilities and the support systems
Plans, TA Support & a Safe Space
Healthcare plans, emergency plans and practical adjustments
Learning, Cognition & Exams
Teaching a pupil whose brain fog, fatigue and symptoms affect learning
Recording, Communication & Working with Parents
Keeping records and working as a team
Putting It Into Practice
Agreed plans, scenarios and next steps
How it works
Enrol
Pay once with your name and email. You'll get a private link to your course — no account or password needed.
Learn & test
Work through 8 modules at your own pace and pass a short test at the end of each (retake as often as you need).
Get certified
Pass every module and download your Certificate of Completion — uniquely numbered and publicly verifiable.