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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

Congratulations to PIPS Day Nursery for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. PIPS Day 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:

“The letter explains very clearly why we are implementing this policy at our nursery.”

(Angela Platt - PIPS Day Nursery)

“An excellent document to give out to parents and carers. It highlights all of the important facts that we as practitioners keep saying to parents/carers but we feel sometimes that that they don't always take things on board and we still have children coming into nursery have have been burnt by the sun!”

(Angela Platt - PIPS Day Nursery)

ALVASTON INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Introductory Assembly Plan

Congratulations to ALVASTON INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:

Assembly photo submitted by ALVASTON INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL

“We launched the sun safe campaign through a whole school assembly. We talked about ways in which, we as a school community, can keep safe in the sun. The children listened to and acted out the story of 'George the sun safe superstar' and sang the 'Slip, Slop, Slap' song. ”

(CAROLINE LUKE - ALVASTON INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL)

Teeny Tots Day Nursery Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Teeny Tots Day Nursery for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Teeny Tots Day Nursery

“we currently have an undercover section of decking area in the garden, along with a sun canopy which covers half of the garden. ”

(Melanie Bishop - Teeny Tots Day Nursery)

Nether Kellet Playgroup Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“The Slip, slop, slap song had the children laughing out loud as we kept getting the words in the wrong order and the children would correct us.....at least they had remembered the words. A wall display is currently under construction and the song will also go onto our website .”

(Linda Williams - Nether Kellet Playgroup)

“resources will be used on a regular basis, also helping us to cover the health and self care section of Physical development in the EYFS, whilst teaching children and adults the importance of sun safety.”

(Linda Williams - Nether Kellet Playgroup)

Nether Kellet Playgroup is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Nether Kellet Playgroup for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“I think this website is a brilliant idea for both practitioners and parents. The children have enjoyed learning and using the resources. It is good to have the status and the recognition from parents that we have undertaken this process to protect the children in our care.”

(Linda Williams - Nether Kellet Playgroup)

Acton Playgroup Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“Children loved learning the song, they are happy to wear hats when exploring outside in the sun. We are having a super hero day and 'George' will be attending!”

(Lisa Edwards - Acton Playgroup)

“Acton Playgroup pledges to continue using the Sun Safe resources, the fact sheet is included in our Parents information Pack and hats will always be available for the children to use.”

(Lisa Edwards - Acton Playgroup)

Highfield Preschool is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

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

“We have found the Sun Safe information and resources very helpful and the children thoroughly enjoyed the book, the song and the activities! It has made a big impact on children, staff and parents!”

(Sandra Case - Highfield Preschool)

Hill View Primary School Completes Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Lesson Plan

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

Lesson Plan photo submitted by Hill View Primary School

“There is a great range of activities to follow up the assembly materials. This pic was taken with Year 4 children who were attempting some of the trickier worksheets.”

(Richard Jackson - Hill View Primary School)

Stepping Stones (SW) Ltd Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Stepping Stones (SW) Ltd for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Stepping Stones (SW) Ltd

“We have a permanent covered area to provide shade in the summer and weather protection in the winter. We also intend to purchase a gazebo for use on our grassed area”

(Paula Lukins - Stepping Stones (SW) Ltd)

Claire Brookes is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Claire Brookes for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“Excellent webiste full of brillant tools and easily understandable for our age group! Thanks”

(Claire Brookes - Claire Brookes)

Humpty Dumpty Pre-school is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

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

“Although we have always been sun safe aware this scheme has really helped us to put the message across to our parents and they all delighted that we have taken part in this scheme. It has given us the incentive to buy some more suitable hats rather than just peaked caps as we had before. Gaining the status is straight forward to do and I hope more nurseries will take the opportunity to complete it.”

(Nicolette Harris - Humpty Dumpty Pre-school)

Langham Church Of England Primary School Completes Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Lesson Plan

Congratulations to Langham Church Of England Primary School for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.

Lesson Plan photo submitted by Langham Church Of England Primary School

“All the classes have enjoyed their activities following the whole school assembly, this has reading the 'George the Sun Safe Superstar' book, learning the song and doing the worksheets. From this we are creating a sunsafe display.”

(Janet Lord - Langham Church Of England Primary School)

Langham Church Of England Primary School Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Introductory Assembly Plan

Congratulations to Langham Church Of England Primary School for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:

Assembly photo submitted by Langham Church Of England Primary School

“The assembly was held with 2 members of staff dressing up with one wearing appropriate sun protection and the other inappropriately dressed. The presented a short sketch which was well received by the children”

(Janet Lord - Langham Church Of England Primary School)

Langham Church Of England Primary School Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Langham Church Of England Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Langham Church Of England 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.

“Langham CE Primary School is delighted to have signed up for the Sun Safe Schools Award and pledge to educate both children and adults on the dangers of the sun and to provide good role models for the children in our care.”

“We, the staff of Langham School, pledge to support the school's Sun Safe principles and to act as role models for the pupils by adopting the Sun Safe recommendations.”

(Janet Lord - Langham Church Of England Primary School)

Langham Church Of England Primary School is now an Official Sun Safe School!

Congratulations to Langham Church Of England Primary School for obtaining their Sun Safe School Status & Award

“We have had an excellent response from parents to the sun safe initiative. It was timed perfectly for the start of the fine weather and the children are embracing the need to wear their sunhats, sunglasses and sun screen as can be seen from the attached photo. Classes are still running sessions and we have a wonderful display in school to remind everyone of the sun safe message as we move through the summer.”

(Janet Lord - Langham Church Of England Primary School)