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
Congratulations to St Oswald's C.E Infant School for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.
Lesson Plan photo submitted by St Oswald's C.E Infant School
“the whole school have taken part in the sun safety lesson activities- they are all Sun Safe Super Heroes and are very aware of how to stay safe in the sun.”
(Rebecca Wood - St Oswald's C.E Infant School)
Congratulations to Ravensdale Junior School for pledging to explore options regarding providing shaded areas for children during breaks outside.
“We are going to integrate our wildlife area with the playground to provide a shaded area for the children. This involves removal of fencing and modifying of the wildlife area. This is in its early stages but in progress.”
(Phil Watts - Ravensdale Junior School)
Congratulations to Netherseal St Peter's C E (C) Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Netherseal St Peter's C E (C) 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.
“We already encourage sun hat and sunscreen use, but wish to heighten the profile even further. ”
“All teachers are aware of their duty and pledge to carry out their duty to behave as active role models to the children.”
(Jo Halsey - Netherseal St Peter's C E (C) Primary School )
Congratulations to Asterdale Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Asterdale 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.
“Letters have been sent to all families, many reply slips received along with sun cream. Hats are to be provided by school this week.”
“All staff are aware and engaged in the sun safe scheme and are committed to being promoters of good practice”
(Karen Williams - Asterdale Primary School)
Congratulations to Asterdale Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Asterdale 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.
“Letters have been sent to all families, many reply slips received along with sun cream. Hats are to be provided by school this week.”
“All staff are aware and engaged in the sun safe scheme and are committed to being promoters of good practice”
(Karen Williams - Asterdale Primary School)
Congratulations to Asterdale Primary School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by Asterdale Primary School
“We have a WOODLAND WALK WITH SEATED Area and out outside summer classroom”
(Karen Williams - Asterdale Primary School)
Congratulations to Asterdale Primary School for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.
Lesson Plan photo submitted by Asterdale Primary School
“Children throughout the school have completed their worksheets. Year 5 have made booklets and year 6 posters with sun safety advice on. ”
(Karen Williams - Asterdale Primary School)
Congratulations to Flying Start for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by Flying Start
“We have lots of shaded areas, including trees, purpose built structures and dens.”
(Samantha Paine - Flying Start)
Congratulations to Kidz Lodge Childcare for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award
“We found the whole process easy to follow and are delighted that we can raise awareness with our families ”
(Bernie Oneill - Kidz Lodge Childcare )
Congratulations to Flying Start for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Flying Start have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.
“Our pre-school group love singing the song whilst applying their sun cream, and keep reminding the grown ups and each other that they need to top up. ”
(Samantha Paine - Flying Start)
“We intend to use the song and story to continue to promote sun safety with the next cohort of children and the ones to follow that!”
(Samantha Paine - Flying Start)
Congratulations to Evelyn Street Nursery for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Evelyn Street 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:
“Letters and fact sheet have been given out to all families. Replies have been kept on record, further copies have been added to newcomers information packs.”
(Glenda Tonge - Evelyn Street Nursery)
“We have a selection of appropriate children's sun hats and sunscreen to keep as spares. All staff will model sun safety by drinking plenty of water and wearing sunscreen and sun hats.
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(Glenda Tonge - Evelyn Street Nursery)
Congratulations to Bennerley Fields Nursery for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Bennerley Fields 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 will keep the Fact sheet and send it out to new families as their children join the school.”
(Christine Birtwistle - Bennerley Fields Nursery)
“We already have some sunhats in school but often rely on Parents/Carers to send their own hats and cream as needed. This is variable and we would welcome further hats if they are available at low cost.”
(Christine Birtwistle - Bennerley Fields Nursery)
Congratulations to Bennerley Fields Nursery for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by Bennerley Fields Nursery
“We have created shaded areas for the climbing frame placed near trees as well as a willow canopy and gazebo. We create other areas where possible such as dens”
(Christine Birtwistle - Bennerley Fields Nursery)
Congratulations to St Oswald's C.E Infant School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by St Oswald's C.E Infant School
“we have shade via trees, a sun canopy which is established and a gazebo”
(Rebecca Wood - St Oswald's C.E Infant School)
Congratulations to St Oswald's C.E Infant School for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:
Assembly photo submitted by St Oswald's C.E Infant School
“we have held a weeks worth of sun safety assemblies which have allowed the children to learn about how to stay safe n the sun.”
(Rebecca Wood - St Oswald's C.E Infant School)
Congratulations to St Oswald's C.E Infant School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. St Oswald's C.E Infant 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.
“we have customised the letter and sent out to all families in the school. parents have returned the slips to say they will ensure that their child has a hat in school every day and that they are wearing sun lotion above factor 30”
“all staff at our school agree to follow our Sun safety rules and have been part of the collective worship.”
(Rebecca Wood - St Oswald's C.E Infant School)
Congratulations to Lawn Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Lawn 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.
“Letter sent out with the booklets to all parents asking them to send in sunhats and to ensure all children are wearing suncream. ”
“Staff meeting to discuss the unsafe school and staff have pledged that they will be good role models to the children during outside PE lessons and during lunchtimes and playtimes. ”
(Sarah Allison - Lawn Primary School)
Congratulations to RAF Coningsby Nursery And Kids Club for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. RAF Coningsby Nursery And Kids Club 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:
“A sun safety fact sheet will be keep as a record and supplied to newcomers. ”
(Jill Proctor - RAF Coningsby Nursery And Kids Club )
“All staff at RAF Coningsby Nursery and Kids Club will act as role models with regard to sun safety.”
(Jill Proctor - RAF Coningsby Nursery And Kids Club )
Congratulations to Flying Start for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award
“Fun and easy! Good engaging resources, not pitched too high.”
(Samantha Paine - Flying Start)
Congratulations to Church Broughton Primary School for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:
Assembly photo submitted by Church Broughton Primary School
“The children were very responsive to the assembly and all enjoyed the words of the Slip Slop Slap song!”
(Kim Millar - Church Broughton Primary School)
Congratulations to Shirland Primary for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Shirland Primary 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.
“The Parent letter was sent out on 15th April. We have so far had a return of around 90%. Most children have their own named cream in school and we are chasing up parents for permission to let children apply that provided by the school for those who haven't got any.”
“This has been discussed at a staff meeting and agreed.”
(Kim Buxton - Shirland Primary)
Congratulations to Walter Evans CE Primary And Nursery School for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:
Assembly photo submitted by Walter Evans CE Primary And Nursery School
“Simon McBeth led our assembly today and talked to the children about becoming a Sunsafe School. The children and parents are all on board and most have brought their sun cream and hats into school already. Mr McBeth commented on the quality of the assembly plan as it was really easy to deliver and everything he needed was there. Thanks”
(Jane Foulkes - Walter Evans CE Primary And Nursery School)
Congratulations to Michael Sellors for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Michael Sellors 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.
“We pledge to follow the guidelines above.”
“We pledge to do the above”
(Michael Sellors - Michael Sellors)
Congratulations to Michael Sellors for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by Michael Sellors
“We have several trees that the pupils can shade under in the summer months.”
(Michael Sellors - Michael Sellors)
Congratulations to Ravenscliffe High School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Ravenscliffe High 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.
“As a school we ensure all students have access to sun hats. These are kept by the exit doors to the playground area. Each pastoral group keeps correct sunscreen which is applied by the staff or where possible the student themselves before taking part in outdoor activities. Being a special school we are aware of the vulnerability of many of our students so positioning of wheelchair users in shaded areas are vital. Many students already bring in sunglasses also. The booklet and letter have been sent home for each student.”
“All staff in school will continue to behave as active role models when it concerns sun safety, using hats, sunscreen and encouragement to use shaded areas when taking part in outdoor activities. They have been informed of us receiving the Sun safety Award and booklets have been supplied for reading in the staff room. ”
(Angie Gulliford - Ravenscliffe High School)
Congratulations to Springfield Junior for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:
Assembly photo submitted by Springfield Junior
“Whole assembly given by deputy head this morning. Children had some great ideas and are all keen to be sun safe. Sorry about the quality of the photo!”
(Liz Haines - Springfield Junior)
Congratulations to St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.
Lesson Plan photo submitted by St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy
“The lesson went extremely well and all the children were confidently chanting the 5 S's of being sun safe by the end of it. It appears to have become somewhat of a competition to gain their 'Superstar' sticker! The children loved the George book and were enthralled listening to it. They are looking forward to seeing their work up on the Sun Safe display around school. ”
(Paula Harlow - St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy)
Congratulations to St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy for obtaining their Sun Safe School Status & Award
“We are extremely excited to gain our Sun Safe status and have really enjoyed getting involved with the process! The children have really taken it on board and know the 5 S's along with the Slip Slap Slop song. We are looking forward to continuing our journey with this and develop our school further. The process has been extremely easy to work with and it has been highly informative along the route. Thank you very much. ”
(Paula Harlow - St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy)
Congratulations to Flying Start for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Flying Start 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:
“Letter has been given out and replies stored on file and additional copies produced to be handed out to all future customers at registration.”
(Samantha Paine - Flying Start)
“The nursery always has a stock of hats and cream on the premises. We also have hats available to buy for a nominal fee (legionnaire style). Our policy requires all staff to wear hats and cream whilst within the outdoor area.”
(Samantha Paine - Flying Start)
Congratulations to Playtime for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by Playtime
“we also have a sheltered bench that seats 10 toddler size children, and surrounding trees.”
(Lisa Reynolds - Playtime)
Congratulations to Playtime for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Playtime have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.
“Really enjoyed it, think the parents will be joining in once we get it on our nursery face book page!! ”
(Lisa Reynolds - Playtime)
“This will make up art of our daily routine, 'slip slap slop! and weekly reading of the story of George. ”
(Lisa Reynolds - Playtime)
Congratulations to Church Broughton Primary School for pledging to explore options regarding providing shaded areas for children during breaks outside.
“We will be holding a Sun Safe day on Friday22nd May 2015. The children will dress up in beach/Summer clothes and take part in Sun Safe activities. The money raised will be used to purchase portable gazebos for the outdoor area.”
(Kim Millar - Church Broughton Primary School)
Congratulations to Church Broughton Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Church Broughton 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.
“I will ensure that all children have suitable headgear and are provided with sunscreen when going outside for extended periods. ”
“All teachers and teaching assistants will act as sun safety role models and they understand their part in achieving Sun Safe Status.”
(Kim Millar - Church Broughton Primary School)
Congratulations to Rosliston CE Primary for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Rosliston CE Primary 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.
“The children have all returned their pledge and although some have replied that they will not supply sunscreen - thay have given valid reasons eg: 24hour sunscreen applied before school or allergy etc. The pupils are all aware that they should find shady spots if possible to sit/play in”
“All staff are aware of this”
(Elizabeth Greenwood - Rosliston CE Primary)
Congratulations to Rosliston CE Primary for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:
Assembly photo submitted by Rosliston CE Primary
“Children enjoyed the assembly - they are all aware of the dangers of being in the sun without suitable protection and could tell us the reasons for wearing short sleeves and sunhat as opposed to strappy tops”
(Elizabeth Greenwood - Rosliston CE Primary)
Congratulations to Bradwell C E (C) Infant School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Bradwell C E (C) Infant 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.
“We have spare hats and sun cream available for children to use in school at all break and outdoor sessions.”
“All staff are aware of their duty to behave as active role models, sunhats and sun cream will be worn by staff.”
(Geoff Wharton - Bradwell C E (C) Infant School)
Congratulations to Happy Days Ansdell for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Happy Days Ansdell 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:
“A parents/ carers will receive a copy of the letter ”
(MIchelle Wood - Happy Days Ansdell)
“We have spare hats and all practitioners will role model being sun safe”
(MIchelle Wood - Happy Days Ansdell)
Congratulations to Happy Days Ansdell for pledging to explore options regarding providing shaded areas for children during breaks outside.
“We do have some trees that provide some shade but we are going to invest in a bult shaded area”
(MIchelle Wood - Happy Days Ansdell)
Congratulations to Springfield Junior for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by Springfield Junior
“We are lucky to have trees all round our large field which provide shade. We are also in teh process of buying a wooden 'bandstand' which will provide extra shade on the playground. We have , last week, grassed and are under a big tree which will provide an extra place to shelter in the summer”
(Liz Haines - Springfield Junior)
Congratulations to Happy Days Ansdell for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Happy Days Ansdell have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.
“The children enjoyed singing the song”
(MIchelle Wood - Happy Days Ansdell)
“We will use the resources to reinforce the sunsafe message”
(MIchelle Wood - Happy Days Ansdell)
Congratulations to Happy Days Ansdell for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award
“Really simple and easy to use, while still reinforcing the important message of being aware of the need to protect from the sun”
(MIchelle Wood - Happy Days Ansdell)
Congratulations to Smart Start Preschool for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Smart Start Preschool have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.
“We have read the story of George today and started to learn the Slip Slop Slap song. The downloaded book has been laminated and is on display for the children to revisit. ”
(Debbie Branch - Smart Start Preschool)
“We will continually reinforce the importance of sun safety. ”
(Debbie Branch - Smart Start Preschool)
Congratulations to Smart Start Preschool for pledging to explore options regarding providing shaded areas for children during breaks outside.
“We have ordered gazebos in order to provide shaded areas for outside play.”
(Debbie Branch - Smart Start Preschool)
Congratulations to OpportunityPre-School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by OpportunityPre-School
“We have a wooden structure with a roof to provide a shaded area. we also have a roof over the sandpit to offer shade and there is also another structure which offers shade for art and craft activities. ”
(Kerry Flanders - OpportunityPre-School)
Congratulations to OpportunityPre-School for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. OpportunityPre-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:
“All current parents have been sent a letter and a copy has been put with the application pack to be given to all new starters ”
(Kerry Flanders - OpportunityPre-School)
“We have ordered new legionnaires sun hats for the Pre-School allowing for spares if the children should come without. We have children's sunscreen on the premises. Staff have pledged to wear a hat and sun glasses if needed and also to apply sunscreen before going outside. ”
(Kerry Flanders - OpportunityPre-School)
Congratulations to Smart Start Preschool for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award
“We found the process informative and helpful in educating children and parents about staying safe in the sun. ”
(Debbie Branch - Smart Start Preschool)
Congratulations to Watcombe Childrens Centre Nursery for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Watcombe Childrens Centre 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:
“Watcombe Childrens Centre Nursery expect all parents to sign up to making children safe when in the sun. Boots Soltan SPF50+ suncream is used at all times, and will be administered throughout the day. Parents will need to bring in their own suntan lotion if their child can not use our own suntan lotion.”
(Nik Salter - Watcombe Childrens Centre Nursery)
“Sun lotion will be administered by staff throughout the day using our own sun lotion. We will have some spare sunhats available, but ask parents to always bring in their own hats. Staff will also have the use of the sunlotion to protect themselves from the sun, and be seen as role models for being safe in the sun.”
(Nik Salter - Watcombe Childrens Centre Nursery)
Congratulations to Rudgwick Pre-school for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Rudgwick Pre-school have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.
“Enjoyed the song and has helped them to remember what Slip, Slop, Slap refer to.”
(Claire Brown - Rudgwick Pre-school)
“Updated our Outdoor Policy to include a Sun Safe section, involved parents both playing the song and e-mailing our Outdoor policy to each parent. Going forward every new parent will receive our Sun Safe Letter to sign.”
(Claire Brown - Rudgwick Pre-school)
Congratulations to A Step Ahead Nursery for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. A Step Ahead 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 ensure that we will promote safe sun practice in our nursery”
(Lorraine Brown - A Step Ahead Nursery )
“We provide 50+ sunscreen and have spare hats on site. Staff are encouraged to wear and apply sun cream with the children.”
(Lorraine Brown - A Step Ahead Nursery )
Congratulations to Watcombe Childrens Centre Nursery for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Watcombe Childrens Centre Nursery have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.
“We have the 'George the Sun Safe Superstar' book and the 'Slip, Slop, Slap song' on all of our ipads and is used with the children in small groups.”
(Nik Salter - Watcombe Childrens Centre Nursery)
“We have now completed all the steps required to gain our Sun Safe, and we will continue this will all new children throughout the year. We will use, where age appropriate, to use the resources available.”
(Nik Salter - Watcombe Childrens Centre Nursery)
Congratulations to Tiny Toez @ Lords And Ladies for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Tiny Toez @ Lords And Ladies 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 this song and they love to sing it whilst they are putting their sun cream and sun hats on in a morning and afternoon during our free flow time. the children are also able to tell us all about why we need to wear the cream on our skin and when the sun is out in the morning what we need to be wearing when we go out.”
(Nikki Preece - Tiny Toez @ Lords And Ladies)
“we will be continuing to use the work sheets with the 3 and 5 year olds but we have also implemented it to our older toddler children who have loved reading the story”
(Nikki Preece - Tiny Toez @ Lords And Ladies)
Congratulations to Tiny Toez @ Lords And Ladies for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award
“It is a very simple and easy process and with working in a childcare setting it can be a very busy environment but it didn't take long to do and the parents really liked that we making more awareness not just for them but for the staff too”
(Nikki Preece - Tiny Toez @ Lords And Ladies)
Congratulations to Tiny Toez @ East Staffs Christine Leeman for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by Tiny Toez @ East Staffs Christine Leeman
“We have sun canopy outdoors over all rooms, unable to send photographs as we use eylog system”
(Christine Leeman - Tiny Toez @ East Staffs Christine Leeman)
Congratulations to Tiny Toez @ East Staffs Christine Leeman for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award
“Lots of good resources to promote sun safe”
(Christine Leeman - Tiny Toez @ East Staffs Christine Leeman)
