31/05/2026
Qhubimfundo Educare Centre HIV/AIDS Policy
1. EDUCATION ON HIV/AIDS
1.1
Qhubimfundo Educare Centre will implement an ongoing life-skills and HIV/AIDS education programme for all learners, educators, staff members, and parents to promote awareness, prevention, and healthy living.
1.2
Age-appropriate HIV/AIDS education will form part of the curriculum and life-skills programme at Qhubimfundo Educare Centre for all learners.
This should include:
1.2.1
Providing accurate information on HIV/AIDS and developing life skills necessary for the prevention of HIV transmission.
1.2.2
Teaching learners basic first-aid principles from an early age, including safe ways of dealing with bleeding and injuries.
1.2.3
Creating awareness about the role of drugs, violence, sexual abuse, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the transmission of HIV/AIDS, while empowering learners to protect themselves in such situations.
1.2.4
Teaching learners how to treat people living with HIV/AIDS with respect, dignity, care, and understanding, while discouraging prejudice and discrimination.
2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LEARNERS, EDUCATORS, STAFF, AND PARENTS
2.1
The code of conduct at Qhubimfundo Educare Centre will promote responsible behaviour and prohibit any behaviour that may place others at risk of HIV transmission.
2.2
Parents and guardians are encouraged to actively participate in HIV/AIDS awareness programmes and attend meetings organised by Qhubimfundo Educare Centre to gain knowledge and support the wellbeing of learners.
2.3
Educators and staff members have a responsibility to ensure that the rights, dignity, privacy, and wellbeing of all learners and staff are respected and protected at all times.
3. PREVENTION OF HIV TRANSMISSION DURING PLAY AND SPORT
3.1
Proper wound management and universal safety precautions must always be followed during play and sporting activities to reduce the risk of HIV transmission.
3.1.1
No learner, educator, or staff member may participate in contact play or sports activities if they have an open wound, sore, cut, graze, or skin lesion that is not properly covered.
3.1.2
If bleeding occurs during play or sports activities, the injured person must immediately be removed from the activity and treated safely.
3.1.3
The learner or staff member may only return to the activity once the wound has been properly cleaned and securely covered.
3.1.4
Any blood-stained clothing must be changed immediately to maintain hygiene and safety.
4. A SAFE EDUCARE ENVIRONMENT
4.1
Qhubimfundo Educare Centre is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, clean, and supportive environment for all learners, educators, staff members, and visitors.
4.2
Universal precautions will be followed at all times to reduce the risk of transmission of blood-borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS, within the educare environment.
5. IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS HIV/AIDS POLICY
5.1
The management and principal of Qhubimfundo Educare Centre are responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of this policy in line with the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and all applicable laws.
5.2
Qhubimfundo Educare Centre will ensure that HIV/AIDS awareness programmes are communicated effectively to staff members, parents, and learners, and that a supportive and non-discriminatory environment is maintained.
5.3
The principal and management are responsible for the practical implementation of this policy and for maintaining the required safety standards at the educare centre.
5.4
All staff members and learners are expected to follow universal safety precautions during all activities, including classroom activities, playtime, and sports.
