More than 100,000 people are thought to be living with HIV in the UK, so it is important that Early Years practitioners know to deal with it. There is a very popular misconception that HIV and Aids are the same thing, and there is a stigma that comes along with this.

This course will examine the facts of both and provide information as to how they differ. It will also give practical advice on how to help a child with HIV or AIDS in your own setting.

The learning objectives for this course are as follows:

1. To understand what HIV is
2. To understand what AIDS is and how HIV can develop into it
3. To understand where HIV is found
4. To learn about the prevention of HIV
5. To understand how to work with babies with HIV

This course ensures your practice is in line with the requirements of the Childcare Act 2006 (the Act), as amended by the Children and Families Act 2014. It will also support your continuous professional development and enable you to keep well informed and up-to-date with current practice.

Should you wish to discuss your training needs based on the children in your care, please call 0800 774 787.