What policy or guidance there is concerning the provision of educational and health support to children with foetal anti-convulsant syndrom…

Foetal anti-convulsant syndrome describes the range of congenital abnormalities that can occur in children born to mothers taking anti-convulsant medication to control epilepsy during pregnancy. The syndrome is associated with a wide range of conditions and problems, including minor birth defects and physical and learning disabilities. The pattern of impairment also varies widely. Therefore, Executive policy on services for children with disabilities, or other needs for additional support for learning will apply to children affected by foetal anti-convulsant syndrome. These include our plans to introduce through legislation a new framework for meeting children's needs for additional support for learning, and our Integrated Strategy for the Early Years to improve the health and well-being of young children (aged 0 to five), recently published for consultation.