Supporting children and young people with EB in education

Date: Tuesday 7th July 2026, 12:00pm - Tuesday 7th July 2026, 1:00pm

At this Health and Welfare webinar, we’ll be joined by EB Community Support Manager, Gemma Turner, who will be providing an education-focused overview of EB and its implications within school and college environments.

The webinar will guide you through the EHCP framework and provide practical examples of reasonable adjustments and effective support strategies.

Find out more about what you can look forward to at this event below.

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Description

We’re excited to invite you to an insightful webinar led by one of our own EB Community Support Managers, Gemma Turner, who brings a wealth of expertise and practical knowledge to this important topic. This session will explore how schools and colleges can effectively support children and young people living with EB, ensuring they have equal access to education and a positive learning experience.

Join us to learn…

  • A clearer understanding of EB and its impact within educational settings, including how it can affect attendance, wellbeing, and participation.
  • Guidance on the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process, explaining how EB may meet SEND thresholds, and share practical strategies for implementing reasonable adjustments and inclusive practices.

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If you have any suggestions for topics you’d like to be covered at future events, please email your ideas to us at communitysupport@debra.org.uk.

Timetable

Event start date: Tuesday 7th July 2026

Event start time: 12:00pm

Event end time: 1:00pm

Contact

If you have any questions or suggestions for us before the event, please do get in touch at membership@debra.org.uk.