Welcome to the Sun Safe Schools Newsfeed. Below you will find news and updates about our progress in helping UK schools keep their pupils safe in the sun

Tuesday 5 November 2013

Melton Under Fives Preschool is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Melton Under Fives Preschool for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award


“It was a fairly simple procedure to gain this status and one that we shall put into our Ofsted paperwork to let them know what we have achieved in helping to keep our children safe and protected.”

(Sheila Ling - Melton Under Fives Preschool)

Melton Under Fives Preschool Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

Congratulations to Melton Under Fives Preschool for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Melton Under Fives Preschool have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.


“children have been read the story and have been singing the song as they put on the suncream.”

(Sheila Ling - Melton Under Fives Preschool)


“we will carry on with this program next year and will reread the story and teach the new children the song. The group has also bought wrist bands for each child telling them how long they can be outside in the sun for. Also the group has bought a digital monitor which gives an accurate reading of the suns strength and the time allowed to be outside.”

(Sheila Ling - Melton Under Fives Preschool)

Hillview Under Fives Pre-school Playgroup is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Hillview Under Fives Pre-school Playgroup for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award


“The information you have provided is fantastic, as a self funded organisation it is really hard to get information that we don't have to pay for and for this I thank you very much. Anne Brewster”

(Anne Brewster - Hillview Under Fives Pre-school Playgroup)

Tuesday 22 October 2013

Birstall Pre-school Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

Congratulations to Birstall Pre-school for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Birstall Pre-school have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.


“The children enjoyed the story and the pictures in the book, they related the story to themselves and their own experiences through the summer months.”

(Clare Beaumont - Birstall Pre-school)


“We at Birstall Preschool make a pledge to regularly make use of the resources provided by the sunsafe nurseries.”

(Clare Beaumont - Birstall Pre-school)

Wednesday 2 October 2013

Lauriston Nursery Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Lauriston Nursery for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Lauriston Nursery has also pledged to keep sun hats and sunscreen available for all their children and to act as role models with regard to sun safety:


“We have sent out letters and fact sheets to all parents. All new children will be presented with a form in their new starts pack.”

(Ailsa Pirret - Lauriston Nursery )


“We bought a few spare sunhats for our children to use if parents forget to bring these in. All staff will act as appropriate role models with sun safety.”

(Ailsa Pirret - Lauriston Nursery )

Wednesday 25 September 2013

Chetwynd Primary Academy Completes Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Lesson Plan

Congratulations to Chetwynd Primary Academy for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.

Lesson Plan photo submitted by Chetwynd Primary Academy

“Each class in the whole school completed the activities based around 'George the Sunsfafe Superstar' story. The children really enjoyed the work and there was a noticeable difference in the the care children and staff were taking to look after their skin in the summer months.”

(Cara Miles - Chetwynd Primary Academy)

Wednesday 18 September 2013

Roosters Kids Club Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

Congratulations to Roosters Kids Club for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Roosters Kids Club have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.


“The children really enjoyed the song and still sing it. Some of the older children did a clapping session to the song.”

(Angela Marriott - Roosters Kids Club )


“We will continue to remind parents of the dangers of the sun and harmful raysand use the resources for all new parents & children.”

(Angela Marriott - Roosters Kids Club )

Vickys Childminding Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

Congratulations to Vickys Childminding for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Vickys Childminding have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.


“THe children have loved slip slop slap song, we sing it regularly and the children are very aware of the song and we read the story and they are all sunsafe superstars.

(Vicky Hampson - Vickys Childminding)


“We are a childminding setting and have really enjoyed using the site and I will continue to use it and the information and downloads you provide.”

(Vicky Hampson - Vickys Childminding)

Vickys Childminding is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Vickys Childminding for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award


“The children and I have enjoyed it a lot, its a very fun and child friendly way of getting a very serious message across both to children and their parents.
Thank you
From all at Vickys Childminding x

(Vicky Hampson - Vickys Childminding)

Cuddly Koalas Preschool Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

Congratulations to Cuddly Koalas Preschool for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Cuddly Koalas Preschool have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.


“The older children engaged well, and we will work on it again in the coming school year”

(Cait Faulkner - Cuddly Koalas Preschool)


“We pledge to always ensure that children are fully protected in the sun, reminding them of the importance of 'slip, slap, slop' and making sure that parents are aware of the importance of sun protection for their children as well as for themselves. We will ensure that we are seen putting suncream on too, so that the children see the importance for everybody.”

(Cait Faulkner - Cuddly Koalas Preschool)

Walter Powell Pre-school Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Walter Powell Pre-school for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Walter Powell Pre-school has also pledged to keep sun hats and sunscreen available for all their children and to act as role models with regard to sun safety:


“These will be kept on record and supplied to all newcomers.”

(Karen Gallacher - Walter Powell Pre-school)


“We have spare hats and sun cream for those children that have not brought these items to use.we both will follow the guidelines with regard to sun safety.”

(Karen Gallacher - Walter Powell Pre-school)

Barleyhurst Park Pre-school Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Barleyhurst Park Pre-school for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Barleyhurst Park Pre-school

“we have a large canopy outside to enable children to play under sheltered from the sun.”

(Dawn Garety - Barleyhurst Park Pre-school)

Barleyhurst Park Pre-school is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Barleyhurst Park Pre-school for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award


“very easy to use and informative .thank you”

(Dawn Garety - Barleyhurst Park Pre-school)

Birstall Pre-school is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Birstall Pre-school for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award


“We have really enjoyed being a part of sunsafe nurseries and found it engaging and interesting,also very easy to follow and complete.”

(Clare Beaumont - Birstall Pre-school)

Stepping Stone Pre School Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

Congratulations to Stepping Stone Pre School for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Stepping Stone Pre School have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.


“Our children are now very aware that they must wear a hat when going outside. They tell their parents that they must have a hat and can independently go and find a 'spare' one if they have left their own at home”

(Sue Clark - Stepping Stone Pre School)


“Resourses now in use and all new parents asked to sign an agreement”

(Sue Clark - Stepping Stone Pre School)

Thursday 5 September 2013

Gislingham Playgroup Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Gislingham Playgroup for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Gislingham Playgroup

“We have three shaded areas, a gazebo over the sand pit, shaded wooden seat/bench and shaded play den. Also natural shade from the building and trees in the garden”

(Debbie Hunt - Gislingham Playgroup)

Monday 2 September 2013

HOLYROOD PLAYGROUP Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to HOLYROOD PLAYGROUP for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by HOLYROOD PLAYGROUP

“We have a tree, a small childs gazebo and the large events canopy giving us a large area in the shade.”

(TESSA SPILLER - HOLYROOD PLAYGROUP)

Tuesday 20 August 2013

Victoria's Childcare- Childminder is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Victoria's Childcare- Childminder for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award


“Easy and thorough, thanks.”

(Victoria Sadler - Victoria's Childcare- Childminder)

Tuesday 13 August 2013

Roosters Kids Club is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Roosters Kids Club for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award


“The Sun safe Nursey has been a really good scheme not only for the children but staff. Its a good to remind parents & children about sun damage and danger of the harmful rays.
We now have a big box with hats & sun screen which is wonderful.
The scheme was quiet easy to access and i like that there are different stages to complete .
the status is really good when ever you log ack on it it reminds you were you are with it.
We cant wait to put up our certificate and congratulate all for taking part in a fab scheme .

(Angela Marriott - Roosters Kids Club )

Friday 9 August 2013

Warley St John's Under Fives Pre-school is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Warley St John's Under Fives Pre-school for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award


“This process has been discussed at length at a staff meeting and all staff are aware of the importance of ensuring that the children are protected, and that the staff need to be good role models for the children. The resources are great and will be used to enforce the message of sun safety.”

(Carol Sudder - Warley St John's Under Fives Pre-school)

Warley St John's Under Fives Pre-school Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Warley St John's Under Fives Pre-school for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Warley St John's Under Fives Pre-school

“The pre-school has a large open outdoor play area. We have a small covered pergola which provides some shade, however on sunny days we make our own shelters and covered areas with material and use large parasols to ensure that there are lots of areas for the children to play in the shade.”

(Carol Sudder - Warley St John's Under Fives Pre-school)

Thursday 8 August 2013

Vickys Childminding Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Vickys Childminding for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Vickys Childminding has also pledged to keep sun hats and sunscreen available for all their children and to act as role models with regard to sun safety:


“Fantastic scheme, 2 year old told her older sister why she needs suncream!”

(Vicky Hampson - Vickys Childminding)


“I will act as an appropriate role model to the children in my care. I always have spare hats, sun cream and t shirts available”

(Vicky Hampson - Vickys Childminding)

Wednesday 7 August 2013

Clocktower Childcare Ltd is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Clocktower Childcare Ltd for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award


“The resources are fantastic, and a scheme like this needs to be publicised more as we would have joined years ago! It is a huge campaign that needs embedding in children from a young age. The system is simple to use but in depth enough to ensure practitioners are definitely implementing it. Thank you.”

(Sally Wingham - Clocktower Childcare Ltd)

Monday 5 August 2013

CROCUS EARLY YEARS CENTRE is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to CROCUS EARLY YEARS CENTRE for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award


“I have found this whole process really easy to follow and understand the importance of becoming a sun safe nursery as I have suffered with Skin cancer so this topic is very close to my heart. I have also passed all this information on to other nurseries within my region and encouraged them to register.”

(JOANNE HAYES - CROCUS EARLY YEARS CENTRE)

Little Acorns Pre-School Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

Congratulations to Little Acorns Pre-School for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Little Acorns Pre-School have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.


“Children enjoyed the story and song. We also copied the colouring-in sheet about George and Alice in the sun - some children coloured in the shoulders red so they showed understanding and we talked about how to avoid red shoulders.”

(Nicola Benge - Little Acorns Pre-School)


“We will return to the sun safety topic in September for the new children and then in the following Spring & Summer terms, issuing the parent letter to new children.”

(Nicola Benge - Little Acorns Pre-School)

Saturday 27 July 2013

Caterpillars Pre-School Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Caterpillars Pre-School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Caterpillars Pre-School

“We fund raised for a neww shelter to be built on the side of our cabin. It is now built & used as part of our extension to free flow learning. ”

(Chrystal Clark - Caterpillars Pre-School )

Wednesday 17 July 2013

The Kids' Academy is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to The Kids' Academy for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award


“This is a great scheme and the resources are really useful, especially for our parents. We have found that the fact sheets is great and many staff did not realise that we could check the level of UV rays in the area.”

(Jessica Purser - The Kids' Academy)

St Michael's CE Primary School is now an Official Sun Safe School!

Congratulations to St Michael's CE Primary School for obtaining their Sun Safe School Status & Award


“We have thoroughly enjoyed working for our Sun Safe School Award. The children are very enthusiastic about the initiative and we have been very well supported by parents. The hats that we have bought have now been added to our compulsory uniform list for our new intake. The very hot weather we are enjoying has been an excellent tester for being sun safe. We found the process clear, well organised and easy to access.”

(Jo Holt - St Michael's CE Primary School)

Sherington Pre-school Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

Congratulations to Sherington Pre-school for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Sherington Pre-school have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.


“We have read George the sun safe superstar lots of times and have had lots of our own sun safe superstars! they love the story and the song and really enjoy doing the actions we have made up along with the song, they are great resources and it is even better that we can access them for free! ”

(Lauren Scott - Sherington Pre-school )


“We love the story and song and will definitely be using them on a regular basis especially in summer, and will be sending out the sun safe fact sheets at least once a year as we recognise just how important it is to be safe in the sun! ”

(Lauren Scott - Sherington Pre-school )

Sherington Pre-school Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Sherington Pre-school for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Sherington Pre-school

“Here is a picture of our play area with plenty of tree's and a lovely stripy awning which provides plenty of shade.”

(Lauren Scott - Sherington Pre-school )

Tuesday 16 July 2013

St Michael's CE Primary School Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to St Michael's CE Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. St Michael's CE Primary School have also pledged to make sure that all children have access to Sun Hats & Sunscreen and that all teachers at the school will be good role models with regard to sun safety.

“All parents have received a SunSafe letter and we have subsequently ordered hats from the website. Every family received the booklet and the response to this initiative has been positive. The children are now keeping a hat and sunscreen in school and each classroom has a hat and sunscreen box so children can access these items quickly and easily. Spare hats are also available in every classroom.”

“All staff, including teaching assistants and lunch time controllers have attended a meeting to discuss and agree to being role models in the playground. ”

(Jo Holt - St Michael's CE Primary School)

Monday 15 July 2013

YORK HOUSE NURSERY Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to YORK HOUSE NURSERY for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by YORK HOUSE NURSERY

“We have a beautiful large garden with established trees along one side and a huge sheltered area along the other. Central to the space now is a huge walk in sand pit with bridge above to attach more shades. The children are taught to build dens and structures out of the sun and this encourages them to play in cooler areas”

(DEBORAH SHAW - YORK HOUSE NURSERY)

St Michael's CE Primary School Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to St Michael's CE Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. St Michael's CE Primary School have also pledged to make sure that all children have access to Sun Hats & Sunscreen and that all teachers at the school will be good role models with regard to sun safety.

“All parents have received a SunSafe letter and we have subsequently ordered hats from the website. Every family received the booklet and the response to this initiative has been positive. The children are now keeping a hat and sunscreen in school and each classroom has a hat and sunscreen box so children can access these items quickly and easily. Spare hats are also available in every classroom.”

“All staff, including teaching assistants and lunch time controllers have attended a meeting to discuss and agree to being role models in the playground. ”

(Jo Holt - St Michael's CE Primary School)

Tuesday 9 July 2013

Willaston Pre-school is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Willaston Pre-school for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award


“This has been an excellent scheme and has provided a more robust Sun screen policy for our Pre-school. The children have enjoyed learning the Slip, slop, slap song and can often be heard singing it as they play. This helps to reinforce the importance of protecting their skin in a way that is easily understood by them.”

(Ann Darlington - Willaston Pre-school)

St. Theresa's Catholic Primary School Completes Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Lesson Plan

Congratulations to St. Theresa's Catholic Primary School for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.

Lesson Plan photo submitted by St. Theresa's Catholic Primary School

“Using the lesson plan, worksheets and story book I taught sun safe lessons in all classes. We then made a sun safe display with work, photos and key questions”

(Curtis Sweetingham - St. Theresa's Catholic Primary School)

St. Theresa's Catholic Primary School Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Introductory Assembly Plan

Congratulations to St. Theresa's Catholic Primary School for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:

Assembly photo submitted by St. Theresa's Catholic Primary School

“Whole school assembly using the assembly plan. Children really enjoyed it and are following the 5 S's to sun safety”

(Curtis Sweetingham - St. Theresa's Catholic Primary School)

St. Theresa's Catholic Primary School is now an Official Sun Safe School!

Congratulations to St. Theresa's Catholic Primary School for obtaining their Sun Safe School Status & Award


“Working towards gaining our Sun Safe School Status has really helped the school look at the procedures we needed to put in place to improve sun safety at school. We have implemented many new concepts such as the new sun hats, sun screen kept in school and since embarking on this project we have now installed a sun shelter in the playground. The whole school community is much more aware. Thank you”

(Curtis Sweetingham - St. Theresa's Catholic Primary School)

Friday 5 July 2013

Golftyn CP School is now an Official Sun Safe School!

Congratulations to Golftyn CP School for obtaining their Sun Safe School Status & Award


“The whole school have thoroughly enjoyed carrying out all of the sun safe lessons! I believe that all of the children here at Golftyn are now Sun Safe Superstars!”

(Claire Thompson - Golftyn CP School)

Wednesday 3 July 2013

Stanton Road Primary School Completes Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Lesson Plan

Congratulations to Stanton Road Primary School for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.

Lesson Plan photo submitted by Stanton Road Primary School

“We passed the book round to each class and the teacher read the story to the children, it has been told now to all of the pupiks in our school, the children did a selection of the worksheets and designed some sun safety posters which we did as a competition in school”

(Debbie Richards - Stanton Road Primary School)

Bebington Pre School is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Bebington Pre School for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award


“The children have really enjoyed learning all about sun safety and we downloaded slip slap slop and they enjoyed listening to the song, and loved the george book ”

(Laura Ellis - Bebington Pre School)

Monday 1 July 2013

Lewannick Preschool Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Lewannick Preschool for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Lewannick Preschool

“we use our "yellow house" in all weathers rain,shine snow. we have just recieved a large amount of money from a local event and will be purchasin a sun sail to provide more shade in the open.

(Alison Sleeman - Lewannick Preschool)

Stantonfields Pre-school Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Stantonfields Pre-school for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Stantonfields Pre-school

“We have three canopies in our outside area, one is a large permanent fixed canopy on our playground with two smaller fabric canopies on our grassed area for the children to shelter from the sun.”

(Marilyn Lewis - Stantonfields Pre-school)

Little Angels Nursery is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Little Angels Nursery for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award


“Thank you. We have had a lot of fun using the resources. The children are often to heard singing the 'Slip, Slop, Slap' song around the Nursery. As a seaside setting, we think that it is important to raise 'Sun Safe' awareness with both children and parents.”

(Pauline Burden - Little Angels Nursery)

Saturday 29 June 2013

Lon GDitton Infant And Nursery School is now an Official Sun Safe School!

Congratulations to Lon GDitton Infant And Nursery School for obtaining their Sun Safe School Status & Award


“This has been an easy to use and follow guide to helping everyone be more aware of sun safety. The children have really engaged but more importantly so have theparents and carers. Thank you!”

(Monica Paines - Lon GDitton Infant And Nursery School)

Friday 28 June 2013

Rainford Pre School And Play Group Ltd Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

Congratulations to Rainford Pre School And Play Group Ltd for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Rainford Pre School And Play Group Ltd have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.


“The children enjoyed the book, colouring activites and the song. We continue to use these resourse.
When the children were colouring this was the perfect opportunity to talk about sun safety in our setting.”

(Karen Burke - Rainford Pre School And Play Group Ltd)


“The resouces will continue to be used in our setting and we will ensure all new children and parents are given the required information and we will keep reinforcing the sun safe message.”

(Karen Burke - Rainford Pre School And Play Group Ltd)

Rose Lodge Nursery School Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Rose Lodge Nursery School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Rose Lodge Nursery School

“WE HAVE LARGE PORTABLE SUNSHADES FOR OUR GARDEN AND A PERMABUILD COVER FOR OUR COURTYARD AREA.”

(Gill Sandiford - Rose Lodge Nursery School)

Heddington Preschool is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Heddington Preschool for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award


“This is a very worthwhile and easy process to complete for any nursery or preschool and helps to educate the children on the importance of sun safety.”

(Leanne Weston - Heddington Preschool)

ALVASTON INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL is now an Official Sun Safe School!

Congratulations to ALVASTON INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL for obtaining their Sun Safe School Status & Award


“It has been fantastic for our school to be involved in the Sun Safe schools initiative. The children have thoroughly enjoyed participating in a range of activities, which promote sun safety. Our school has purchased sun hats for every child in our school. We have received 'Sun Safe Schools' enhancement from the local Healthy Schools Team and have featured in the local newspaper. Thank you for your continued support. ”

(CAROLINE LUKE - ALVASTON INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL)

Thursday 27 June 2013

ALVASTON INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL Completes Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Lesson Plan

Congratulations to ALVASTON INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.

Lesson Plan photo submitted by ALVASTON INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL

“We held a 'Sun Safe Superstar' day, where the children engaged in a range of sun safe activities, including making sun hats, sun glasses, sun safe posters. ”

(CAROLINE LUKE - ALVASTON INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL)

Tuesday 25 June 2013

Bowes Pre-School Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

Congratulations to Bowes Pre-School for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Bowes Pre-School have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.


“We have downloaded the Slip Slop Slap song onto CD and play it to the children whilst outside under our canopy, they are really enjoying singing it and reading the story.”

(Tracy Luck - Bowes Pre-School)


“We will keep sending out documents to parents of new starters to the school and keep reinforcing the sun safe message to the parents and children on a regular basis.”

(Tracy Luck - Bowes Pre-School)

Lon GDitton Infant And Nursery School Completes Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Lesson Plan

Congratulations to Lon GDitton Infant And Nursery School for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.

Lesson Plan photo submitted by Lon GDitton Infant And Nursery School

“The children have all completed the sheets and all teachers have taught a specific lesson for sun safety. The teachers feedback include feeling that the lessons have made a big difference in the children's awareness of being sun safe.”

(Monica Paines - Lon GDitton Infant And Nursery School)

Thursday 20 June 2013

Stanton Road Primary School Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Shade

Congratulations to Stanton Road Primary School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Stanton Road Primary School

“we do have a field with lots of trees that the children can use in the summer, we also have 2 shaded shelters that the children do use a lot”

(Debbie Richards - Stanton Road Primary School)

Saturday 15 June 2013

Lewannick Preschool Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Lewannick Preschool for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Lewannick Preschool has also pledged to keep sun hats and sunscreen available for all their children and to act as role models with regard to sun safety:


“Lewannick Preschool will keep all returned sun safe permission slips in each of the children's individual statutory information files. Our new parent packs will include the sun safe letter and fact sheet.”

(Alison Sleeman - Lewannick Preschool)


“Sun hats with rims have been purchased for staff and children. A factor 50 sunscreen is also available at all times. All practitioners are active role models in wearing sun hats and keeping to the shaded areas of the outdoor learning area.”

(Alison Sleeman - Lewannick Preschool)

Friday 14 June 2013

Ordsall PreSchool is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Ordsall PreSchool for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award


“Fun and factual website. Great information for parents and fun activities for the children.”

(Donna MacIntyre - Ordsall PreSchool)

Thursday 13 June 2013

Golftyn CP School Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Introductory Assembly Plan

Congratulations to Golftyn CP School for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:

Assembly photo submitted by Golftyn CP School

“We delivered the Sun Safe assembly to the juniors and the infants separately.

The assemblies were carried out in the first week back after half term to ensure the children were introduced to the Sun Safe message prior to carry out the activities.”

(Claire Thompson - Golftyn CP School)

Monday 10 June 2013

Mind Us Childcare Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Mind Us Childcare for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Mind Us Childcare

“I have three large trees that provide quite a bit of shade in the garden. I have a sun umberella over the sandtray and a large sandpit that is fully covered and shaded from the sun. The mud kitchen is also shaded from the sun. I have two play houses and a tent in the garden that provide shady places to play.”

(Emma Armitage - Mind Us Childcare)

Friday 7 June 2013

BUILDING BLOCKS NURSERY LTD Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to BUILDING BLOCKS NURSERY LTD for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. BUILDING BLOCKS NURSERY LTD has also pledged to keep sun hats and sunscreen available for all their children and to act as role models with regard to sun safety:


“All parents have now received a copy of the letter and fact sheet informing them of this scheme. a copy of the fact sheet has also been put on our nursery notice board.
This fact sheet will now also form part of our induction pack. ”

(TINA HART - BUILDING BLOCKS NURSERY LTD)


“We have a box of spare sun hats within the nursery and each room has a bottle of sun cream for nursery use. All staff act as role models and are asked to apply sun cream and wear a sun hat when outdoors with children. ”

(TINA HART - BUILDING BLOCKS NURSERY LTD)

Thursday 6 June 2013

Heddington Preschool Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Heddington Preschool for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Heddington Preschool

“At preschool we have a shaded area where the children can play outside without being exposed to the sun all day.”

(Leanne Weston - Heddington Preschool)

Wednesday 5 June 2013

Lon GDitton Infant And Nursery School Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Introductory Assembly Plan

Congratulations to Lon GDitton Infant And Nursery School for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:

Assembly photo submitted by Lon GDitton Infant And Nursery School

“The assembly was well recieved. The parents are very supportive and in one of the lessons following up the assembly the teacher reported that all the children knew the sun safe messages.”

(Monica Paines - Lon GDitton Infant And Nursery School)

Tuesday 4 June 2013

Bright Sparks Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

Congratulations to Bright Sparks for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Bright Sparks have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.


“George is now one of the favourite books here at brightsparks the children love him”

(Mandy Coath - Bright Sparks )


“i will regularly use these resources and we will sing the slip slop slapsong before we go out in the garden all the time”

(Mandy Coath - Bright Sparks )

Bright Sparks Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Bright Sparks for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Bright Sparks has also pledged to keep sun hats and sunscreen available for all their children and to act as role models with regard to sun safety:


“Very usefull letter with lots of knowledgable and important information”

(Mandy Coath - Bright Sparks )


“We always have suncream and hats avalible through out the whole year”

(Mandy Coath - Bright Sparks )

St Michael's CE Primary School Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Shade

Congratulations to St Michael's CE Primary School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by St Michael's CE Primary School

“We have worked hard to ensure there is plentiful shade in our playground which is south facing at the front of the school. We have a stage area which we shade in summer months, we have seating under a large tree in one corner of the playground and we have recently had shade sails built to add additional shade - funded by the parents.”

(Jo Holt - St Michael's CE Primary School)

Tiny Hands Day Nursery Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

Congratulations to Tiny Hands Day Nursery for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Tiny Hands Day Nursery have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.


“The children sing the song before going outside at suncream time. The children have been very vocal with their parents telling them they need hats and cream and singing the song”

(Tracy Kennedy - Tiny Hands Day Nursery)


“Tiny Hands will use the resources throughout the year to reinforce the sun safe message”

(Tracy Kennedy - Tiny Hands Day Nursery)

Tiny Hands Day Nursery Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Tiny Hands Day Nursery for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Tiny Hands Day Nursery

“We have various trees in the garden that provide shade throughout the day. We have a covered bandstand and a house that can be covered when the sun is shining and uncovered when not.”

(Tracy Kennedy - Tiny Hands Day Nursery)

Thursday 23 May 2013

Tiny Toez @ Westfield Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Tiny Toez @ Westfield for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Tiny Toez @ Westfield

“The picture attached shows the shaded area that is permanently available for the children. We also have two canopies that goes up during the summer and hotter months that provide good shelter from the sun. The nursery has two pop up tents that also go outside to provide extra shelter from the sun which are used as cosy areas with cushions where children can relax from the sun and look at stories. ”

(Hayley Ferns - Tiny Toez @ Westfield)

Ashby Day Nursery Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

Congratulations to Ashby Day Nursery for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Ashby Day Nursery have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.


“The children have really enjoyed learning about George the sun safe superstar and regularly recite the song before outdoor play. Each group room has a copy of the song displayed and their own copy of George the sun safe superstar.”

(Beccy Winfield - Ashby Day Nursery)


“All rooms have a sun safe pack including books and resources to use. We regularly remind the children of the importance of being sun safe and will continue to do so throughout the summer.”

(Beccy Winfield - Ashby Day Nursery)

Wednesday 22 May 2013

Rainbow St Peters Pre-School Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Rainbow St Peters Pre-School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Rainbow St Peters Pre-School

“I have attached a photo of our house. In addition to this, we also have 2 large parasols and a large lock up with an overhang on the roof that provides shade. ”

(Lisa Megson - Rainbow St Peters Pre-School)

Monday 20 May 2013

Blundellsands Kindergarten Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

Congratulations to Blundellsands Kindergarten for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Blundellsands Kindergarten have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.


“The children loves the slip, slop, slap song. They enjoyed the story and all wants to be a Sun Safe Superstar. The all know the rules by heart.”

(Ana Menis - Blundellsands Kindergarten)


“We have seen how well the sun safe message comes across using the slip/slop/slap initiative. We will keep this up and use this as a regular topic every spring/summer term.”

(Ana Menis - Blundellsands Kindergarten)

Golftyn CP School Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Shade

Congratulations to Golftyn CP School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Golftyn CP School

“At Golftyn CP School, we have many shaded areas around the school. We have three shade structures and two large trees within the school grounds which provide shaded areas for the pupils.”

(Claire Thompson - Golftyn CP School)

Friday 17 May 2013

Bowes Pre-School Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Bowes Pre-School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Bowes Pre-School

“We are very lucky to have a newly built canopy which will act as a sun shade during the sunny weather.”

(Tracy Luck - Bowes Pre-School)

Thursday 16 May 2013

ALVASTON INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Shade

Congratulations to ALVASTON INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by ALVASTON INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL

“We have a shelter on the playground and some trees on the field, which do provide shade. However, following responses from parents and carers, we are looking into how we can provide further shade such as gazebos.”

(CAROLINE LUKE - ALVASTON INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL)

Cronton CE Primary Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Introductory Assembly Plan

Congratulations to Cronton CE Primary for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:

Assembly photo submitted by Cronton CE Primary

“The children enjoyed the assembly and many were wearing hats the next day!”

(Emma Davies - Cronton CE Primary)