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

Friday, 30 October 2015

Bushey And Oxhey Infant School Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Shade

Congratulations to Bushey And Oxhey Infant School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Bushey And Oxhey Infant School

“Our playground has a dedicated Pagoda area with a large covered shelter and benches underneath where children can sit or play. We have a playhouse and a large ship with a covered interior. We also have large trees along the back of the playground. Our outside areas provide plenty of shade for staff and children. ”

(Mary Ann Cooper - Bushey And Oxhey Infant School)

Bushey And Oxhey Infant School Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Bushey And Oxhey Infant School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Bushey And Oxhey 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.

“Sun hats have been made available via the company Mapac for parents to purchase and are part of the recommended summer uniform for our school. Legionnaire style hats are part of this uniform. The letter which has been attached was sent out to our parents in March of 2015 as we worked towards gaining this award and reflects our commitment to ensuring that sunscreen was available to children and that parents were informed about the necessity for this. ”

“Staff in Bushey & Oxhey infant school understand their role in imparting knowledge and information on sun safety and in acting as role models by using sunscreens, shades and hats when in the playground with the children from March onwards. This has been included in our school policy regarding sun safety which has been shared with governors and staff. ”

(Mary Ann Cooper - Bushey And Oxhey Infant School)

Tuesday, 6 October 2015

Carnarvon Kids Club CIC Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Shade

Congratulations to Carnarvon Kids Club CIC for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Carnarvon Kids Club CIC

“We have a covered outdoor play area as well as a playing field with some big trees which provide shade as well as a copsed area which provides an additional shaded area for play and activities.”

(Wendy Forbes-Buckingham - Carnarvon Kids Club CIC)

Thursday, 1 October 2015

Breadsall CE Primary School Completes Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Lesson Plan

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

Lesson Plan photo submitted by Breadsall CE Primary School

“Our Pupils really enjoyed colouring in their pictures so they could be like George! The Sunsafe message is working.”

(Caroline Crick - Breadsall CE Primary School)