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HIV in schools: good practice guide to supporting children infected or affected by HIV (pdf 145kb)

This guide sets out schools' responsibilities towards children affected and infected by HIV, including advice on first aid, confidentiality, discrimination law and creating a supportive environment.

It is aimed at all those working in schools (teachers, governors, heads, classroom assistance), which includes preschool and further education institutes. It may also be useful to those working with children and young people in other settings.

Four case studies are included to illustrate why it is important for schools to have policies and procedures in place to support children and young people who are affected or infected by HIV.

 

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