HIV in Schools

by Magda Conway

Children and young people living with HIV face stigma, discrimination and social exclusion both while at school and in their community.

Schools can make a real difference to the lives of these children and young people by providing a supportive and inclusive environment.

This guidance sets out schools' responsibilities towards children affected and infected by HIV. It includes advice on first aid, confidentiality, discrimination law and creating a supportive environment and presents both good and bad case studies.

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.

Pages: 48
Published for Children and Young People HIV Network, May 2005

The guide is free to download.

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