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Laddsworth Primary School policy

Laddsworth Primary SchoolRef: https://laddsworth.co.za/our-school/policies/aids-policy

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Source domain: laddsworth.co.za

Collected on 30 July 2026

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What this means

This document is the “Aids policy” for Laddsworth Primary School. It sets out procedures for a safe school environment using universal precautions to prevent HIV transmission, including requirements for first-aid kits, glove availability, wound management during play/sport, and training/information for learners and staff. It also covers HIV/AIDS education from Grade 1, non-discrimination and equality, rules on testing and admission/appointment, confidentiality and voluntary disclosure, counselling for refusal, and the role of a Health Advisory Committee within the school governing body.

Facts

Reference

https://laddsworth.co.za/our-school/policies/aids-policy

Key Takeaways

  • Applies to: Laddsworth Primary School
  • Universal precautions to eliminate risk of blood-borne pathogens including HIV/AIDS
  • Minimum of two first-aid kits; each kit contents listed (e.g., disposable latex gloves, rubber household gloves, disinfectant, gauze, tape, resuscitation mouthpiece)
  • Each classroom must have a pair of latex or rubber gloves and a basic first-aid kit
  • First-aid kit availability: sports events/playground supervisors; swimming pool; after-care; all school events/outings/tours and kept on vehicles
  • Education on HIV/AIDS integrated from Grade 1 into life-skills/life orientation; includes age-appropriate prevention, first-aid principles, and roles of drugs/sexual abuse/violence in transmission
  • No learner may participate in contact play/sport/swim with an open wound/sore/graze/open skin lesion; bleeding requires leaving field and treatment; play resumes only with securely covered wounds
  • Play area cleansing: 1:10 solution of Jik and water; blood washed away before play continues
  • Non-discrimination: no unfair discrimination against learners/educators with or perceived to have HIV/AIDS
  • Testing prohibited: no HIV testing of learners for admission/continued attendance; no testing of educators for appointment/continued service
  • Admission/attendance and teaching/promotion: cannot be denied based on HIV/AIDS status
  • Confidentiality: no compelled disclosure; voluntary disclosure welcomed; disclosure to third parties only with authorised consent or legal/statutory authorisation
  • Health Advisory Committee established as a sub-committee of the school governing body; advises on HIV/AIDS matters and develops/reviews the school policy
  • Laddsworth Primary School
  • Health Advisory Committee
  • School governing body
  • Principal
  • Chairman of the school governing body
  • Educators
  • Learners
  • Parents
  • Medical community (representatives on the committee)
  • South African School Act, 1996 (section 51 referenced)
  • National Education Policy Bill (No 27 of 1996 referenced)