Friday 30 June 2017




National Skin cancer charity, Skcin - working in association Melanoma Me



Skcin are delighted to be working in association with MelanomaMe.

MelanomaMe. is a counselling organisation based in the Sunderland and Washington areas covering the North East. It was founded by Kerry Rafferty and Elaine Taylor who will be working with Skcin as Ambassadors on a number of initiatives across the North East Region.

Kerry Rafferty, a 39 year mother of three, was diagnosed with melanoma - the deadliest form of skin cancer in 2015 and is passionate about raising awareness of the prevention and early detection of melanoma and helping others deal with the trauma this devastating disease causes patients and their carers. Kerry is a qualified Counsellor and Hypnotherapist and recently launched her own counselling service for melanoma patients.

Managing Director of MelanomaMe. Kerry commented “Because I was personally diagnosed with melanoma, I understand the stress and anxiety of such a diagnosis and how this impacts a person’s life. I want to spread the message of awareness and education of the disease and help provide a range of services for patients, from emotional and well-being support to help in claiming benefits”.

Marie Tudor, National Campaign and Business Development Manager quoted ”Kerry will be a valuable asset to supporting our goal in raising awareness. We already have a team of passionate Ambassadors and Kerry’s work compliments our own objectives to raise awareness of sun safety to promote prevention, early detection and diagnosis. We are proud to support the specialised services she offers, fulfilled and delivered by someone that truly understands the needs of a melanoma patient.

Elaine Taylor is a qualified Counsellor the fellow founder and Managing Director of MelanomaMe and works alongside Kerry Rafferty. 

Elaine commented “Seeing the effects Melanoma had on my friend and colleague Kerry, both physically and mentally was difficult emotionally. At the time, I didn't feel I knew enough about Melanoma to understand and support what Kerry was going through. Sharing and supporting her journey with her, gave me a much greater understanding. Kerry's passion for supporting others diagnosed with Melanoma, led her to approach me with the idea of setting up a counselling support service. We put our heads together and saw the need to raising awareness and I also believed Melanoma patients, family and friends would also benefit from this service, as they too have their own journey. 

MelanomaMe has 6 Counsellors, two support workers and one Holistic therapist, and an administrator.

Skcin and MelanomaMe will be working jointly on number of initiatives including a series of educational sessions delivered to companies across the North East, to engage over 10,000 employees over the next three months.

Over 86% of skin cancers are caused by over exposure to UV, meaning melanoma and all skin cancers are largely preventable. Education is key to changing these statistics and armed with targeted and measurable awareness programmes aimed at “high risk groups,” Skcin and MelanomaMe. aim to change behaviours, mitigate future healthcare costs and ultimately saves lives.



Ends

Date:21/06/2017



MelanomaMe. Launch Event, Saturday 8th July 2017, 12.00pm-4.00pm

SES -   The Co-Op Centre, Whitehouse Road, SR2 8AH City of Sunderland

MelanomaMe and Skcin would like to invite local organisations to the launch of our new project; supporting Melanoma patients and their families and friends.This is also a networking opportunity for those organisations that wish to attend.




Media Contacts

Marie Tudor


www.skcin .org

Kerry Rafferty

Telephone: 0191 511 1391 

Email:melanomame17@gmail.com




Congratulations to Blackpool Carers Centre for completing their Sun Safe Accreditation!

Skcin are pleased to announce that Blackpool Carers Centre is now a Sun Safe School.

“On behalf of our centre we feel this scheme is invaluable in supporting us to provide awareness to our children and parents on being safe in the sun. We are working hard to have our staff trained in this area and providing awareness in an interactive and fun way to our children. Educating children at an early age is vital in reduces their risk in the sun and we will continue to raise this awareness.

(Hannah Fletcher - Blackpool Carers Centre) 30th June 2017

Thursday 29 June 2017

Hinckley Road Nursery is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Hinckley Road Nursery for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“This is an excellent program that I feel the local authorities should embrace to ensure all their settings are taking positive action to ensure they are spreading the important information about being safe in the sun. Any posters stickers and additional literature you can send us will certainly help us to further promote this practice at our family picnic which is taking places Monday 3rd July. Thank you again for the support and information.”

(Lorraine Weaver-Ennis - Hinckley Road Nursery)

Littledown School completes Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Lesson Plan

Skcin are pleased to announce that Littledown School in Slough have completed Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School by reading the book 'George the sun safe superstar' to each class and completing the linked lesson plan and work / activity sheets provided.

“The children enjoyed the story of george the sun safe superstar and enjoyed watching the cartoon that went with the book as this helped to re enforce the book in a more engaging way. The lesson plans were easy to follow and allowed us to create some engaging resources to work alongside the activities and worksheets that were provided. The children enjoyed the lesson and activities and some enjoyed it so much that they wanted to continue with the activities after the allotted lesson. Some will be carrying on with them during our enrichment afternoon that is coming up.

(Jo Matthews - Littledown School) 29th June 2017

Little People Stanningley Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“The children in our school room are picking the words up really quickly. The children in our younger rooms are enjoying listening to our books. For the 1st summer we have 100% of parents/carers providing full suncream and hats for the children. ”

(Becky Farrell - Little People Stanningley )

“At Little People Stanningley we will ensure that the resources provided will be used on a regular basis to enforce the sun safe policy. All new families to the setting will be given a copy of the sun safe letter as part of their induction pack.”

(Becky Farrell - Little People Stanningley )

Treetops Nursery is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Treetops Nursery for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“We have really enjoyed the process of achieving our sun safe nursery status and the children have had lots of fun completing the activities, reading about George and telling their parents all about what they have learnt. The online format has been very easy to use and accessible for all members of staff ”

(Rachel Schofield - Treetops Nursery)

Ladywood Primary School completes Step 3 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation - Assembly Plan

Skcin are pleased to announce that Ladywood Primary School in Derby have completed Step 3 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation by conducting a whole school assembly to introduce the scheme and the importance of Sun Safety to the children.

“As well as our assembly at the end of spring term start of summer term 2017, since july 2016 we have included our policy and parent letter about sun safe as part of the new starter packs for nursery, reception and newcomers through the year. We also text and tweeted messages through the warmth of autumn 2016 and again during summer 2017. At lunchtime we have also put in place a shade time for each class, of course children can still sit in the shade at anytime, but this is to make sure all children are having time in the shade. Recently some children were invited to have a chat with our re/pshce/safety governor about safety and well-being and recalled sun safety as being important at school and out and about - recalling what they need to do to keep sun safe.

(Joanne Jerrom - Ladywood Primary School) 29th June 2017

Ladywood Primary School completes Step 3 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation - Assembly Plan

Skcin are pleased to announce that Ladywood Primary School in Derby have completed Step 3 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation by conducting a whole school assembly to introduce the scheme and the importance of Sun Safety to the children.

“As well as our assembly at the end of spring term start of summer term 2017, since july 2016 we have included our policy and parent letter about sun safe as part of the new starter packs for nursery, reception and newcomers through the year. We also text and tweeted messages through the warmth of autumn 2016 and again during summer 2017. At lunchtime we have also put in place a shade time for each class, of course children can still sit in the shade at anytime, but this is to make sure all children are having time in the shade. Recently some children were invited to have a chat with our re/pshce/safety governor about safety and well-being and recalled sun safety as being important at school and out and about - recalling what they need to do to keep sun safe.

(Joanne Jerrom - Ladywood Primary School) 29th June 2017

Ladywood Primary School completes Step 3 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation - Assembly Plan

Skcin are pleased to announce that Ladywood Primary School in Derby have completed Step 3 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation by conducting a whole school assembly to introduce the scheme and the importance of Sun Safety to the children.

“As well as our assembly at the end of spring term start of summer term 2017, since july 2016 we have included our policy and parent letter about sun safe as part of the new starter packs for nursery, reception and newcomers through the year. We also text and tweeted messages through the warmth of autumn 2016 and again during summer 2017. At lunchtime we have also put in place a shade time for each class, of course children can still sit in the shade at anytime, but this is to make sure all children are having time in the shade. Recently some children were invited to have a chat with our re/pshce/safety governor about safety and well-being and recalled sun safety as being important at school and out and about - recalling what they need to do to keep sun safe.

(Joanne Jerrom - Ladywood Primary School) 29th June 2017

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

Congratulations to Layton Hill for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Layton Hill 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:

“Parents from the setting have been provided with both the letter and fact sheet. A copy of this fact sheet has also been added to our Facebook page and laminated and placed in the nursery entrance for all parents and staff to access.”

(Ruth Murdoch - Layton Hill )

“The setting has hats for all children. The hats have a large peak and a piece of material on the back which protects the children's necks from sun exposure. Parents are asked to provide a sun cream for their child which is clearly labelled and dated and is kept at the nursery for use everyday. All staff are aware of the importance in promoting sun safety and follow the same guide lines.”

(Ruth Murdoch - Layton Hill )

Kempston Rural completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Sun Safety Policy

Skcin are pleased to announce that Kempston Rural in Kempston have completed Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School by creating a Sun Safety Policy using our easy, online policy maker.

“It was very helpful having a policy outline to follow. It was also useful having the 'rationale' and 'government guidelines' sections to refer to when discussing the policy with the key decision makers in the school. The policy is straightforward, with the wording being simple to understand and follow for both those working within school and parents at home. It is also useful that there is an option to show that we are continuing to plan and investigate to both allow time for us to develop our policy and to show the parents that we are continuing to work on this.

(Katie Seddon - Kempston Rural ) 29th June 2017

Congratulations to Fairford Priamry School for completing their Sun Safe Accreditation!

Skcin are pleased to announce that Fairford Priamry School is now a Sun Safe School.

“The scheme has been very effective in educating children about the importance of sun safety but has also reminded staff and parents of the facts too. We actually had a parent who brought in sunscreen samples that she had acquired through her work at nhs. We held a whole school competition of colouring in the children, dressed appropriately and sunscreen was the prize, lessons were completed and majority of children are wearing sunhats whilst outside. Each class has a dedicated sunscreen box, and uv display which is regularly updated. There is also a large uv display which faces onto the playground to keep parents informed. I consider the scheme to have been very effective and a great way of embedding skin safety into the curriculum.

(Julie Fellows - Fairford Priamry School) 29th June 2017

Tuesday 27 June 2017

Congratulations to Hamilton Primary School for completing their Sun Safe Accreditation!

Skcin are pleased to announce that Hamilton Primary School is now a Sun Safe School.

“Thank you for the support that you have provided. The scheme has had a massive impact on how we manage children in the sunny weather. We are now more aware of what can happen to children. The resources that this scheme has provided have been very helpful indeed. The 2 assemblies that we ran were supper and the children understood the message. Childrne are now much more willing to apply their own sun cream and parents are providing them with a small stock of cream to top up with during the day. The lessons plans were great and teachers have delivered the content. I also have a parent looking at providing shade options for the school and we aim to ask the parent's association to fund raise for this in the future. We will also be asking some children to monitor the uv count for a day. The website has been easy to use and i would like to thank the team for their support.

(Nick Hutchings - Hamilton Primary School) 27th June 2017

Congratulations to springfield junior who have just renewed their Sun Safe Accreditation!

Skcin are pleased to announce that springfield junior in Derbyshire have renewed their Sun Safe Schools Accreditation by ensuring their pupils are educated on the importance of sun safety and that a suitable sun safe environment and policy is put in place and reviewed annually.

“Children are much more aware than before we were a sun smart school - ask any child the rules and they know them. Thank you for letting us be part of the scheme

(liz haines - springfield junior) 27th June 2017

Monday 26 June 2017



CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR UK NURSERIES AND PRE-SCHOOLS FOR BECOMING SUN SAFE!

It’s not just the schools that are working hard to create a sun safe environment and teachings - nationally, more and more nurseries and pre-schools are getting on board every day and completing their Sun Safe Nurseries Accreditation. Congratulations to the following settings who have gained their accreditation in the last few weeks - we thank them for their support and fabulous feedback! What an achievement! 

Little Explorers Nursery, Cardiff
Little Skylarks Nursery, Stroud, Gloucestershire
Kaleidoscope Nursery, Drighlington
Bright Kids Nursery, Leyton, London
Tiny Toez Nursery, Tipton
Hop scotch Nursery, Hove
Humpty Dumpty Nursery, Fellbridge
Skools Out, Fleetwood, Lancashire
Beaon Nursery and Cedars Pre Schools, Exeter
Deacham Day Care, Gateshead
Scotforth St Pauls Nursery, Lancaster
High Hopes Nursery, Gateshead
Acton for children Playgroup, Bedlington
Riverbank Childcare, Durham
The Old School Nursery, Sancton, Yorkshire
The Orchard Garden Nursery, Derby
Moores Pre School, Runcorn, Cheshire
Sutton on Sea Sandcastle Nursery, Lincolnshire
Little Grow Bags Nursery, Worcester
First Friends Nursery Chaddeson, Derbyshire
Jack in the box Nursery, Bournemouth
High Wych Pre-School, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire
Emmanuel Playgroup, Paddington London
Wembury Pre School, Plymouth
Lauriston Nursery, Dunfermline
Twinkle Tots, Rochford Essex
Little Newts, Rochford Essex
Oakwood School and Assessment Centre, Belfast
Sunbeams Playgroup, Spalding
Bebington Pre School, Wirral
Kiddies Corner, Herne Bay

Nurseries and pre-school settings can get on board by registering at: www.sunsafenurseries.co.uk

Thursday 22 June 2017

Cardiff University Day Care Centre is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Cardiff University Day Care Centre for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“The process was easy for us mainly because we do everything you were asking for. I have already had parents return their slip and I only sent it out by e-mail earlier today. I am in contact with our publicity department for them to help publicise that we are now part of the scheme. The children are enjoying the story and asking questions and love the song. We will be doing the song several times every day and reading the story as well. The children even role played what they had to do in certain circumstances, such as, going to their trays to get out what they needed as in sun hat and cream, helping each other as to what they needed and what to do with the cream before going in the sun. We had one child with hat, glasses and cream and one child who had nothing. We then asked them who could go out and who had to stay in. They answered all correctly already. Our children are showing an excellent understanding already. I think this is a good idea but the only part I am con”

(Jacqui Kempa - Cardiff University Day Care Centre)

Wednesday 21 June 2017

Congratulations to St Stephens CP School Saltash for completing their Sun Safe Accreditation!

Skcin are pleased to announce that St Stephens CP School Saltash is now a Sun Safe School.

“Our sunsafe journey has been taken on by the children really well. We have a uv monitor and have purchased sun cream for all classes for reapplication throughout the day. The policy and letter for parents was clear and concise and the resources for assemblies and teaching are excellent!

(Michelle Crowley - St Stephens CP School Saltash) 21st June 2017

Congratulations to Westmeads Community Infant School for completing their Sun Safe Accreditation!

Skcin are pleased to announce that Westmeads Community Infant School is now a Sun Safe School.

“We have been really impressed with the whole campaign. The resources have been excellent and so easy to use. We were wary of the amount of work that would be required at a busy enough time of year, but this has not been the case. The children sat for over half an hour during assembly when we introduced it to them and took part in the lessons with a sense of maturity and gravity even. We feel the message is a very important one and are glad to have been part of this process. We look forward to re-doing our accreditation next year!

(Kate Gowing - Westmeads Community Infant School) 21st June 2017

Tuesday 20 June 2017

Congratulations to Seaham Trinity Primary School for completing their Sun Safe Accreditation!

Skcin are pleased to announce that Seaham Trinity Primary School is now a Sun Safe School.

“The scheme is well thought out with great resources. It has been very effective in school.

(Kim Kim - Seaham Trinity Primary School) 20th June 2017

Seaham Trinity Primary School completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Communication With Parents

Skcin are pleased to announce that Seaham Trinity Primary School in County Durham have completed Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School by sending home with each child: a copy of their Sun Safety Policy, a letter about the scheme and Sun Safety Information.

“Good quality, easy to use resources has supported us to implement this in school.

(Kim Kim - Seaham Trinity Primary School) 20th June 2017

Sun Academy Bradwell completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Communication With Parents

Skcin are pleased to announce that Sun Academy Bradwell in Bradwell have completed Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School by sending home with each child: a copy of their Sun Safety Policy, a letter about the scheme and Sun Safety Information.

“The process to produce the sun safe policy was very useful and an excellent guide. This has made us think far more in depth about the topic and we have provided the pupils with far more guidance than in previous years.

(Bobbie Caisley - Sun Academy Bradwell) 20th June 2017

Congratulations to WYNDHAM PRIMARY ACADEMY who have just renewed their Sun Safe Accreditation!

Skcin are pleased to announce that WYNDHAM PRIMARY ACADEMY in DERBY have renewed their Sun Safe Schools Accreditation by ensuring their pupils are educated on the importance of sun safety and that a suitable sun safe environment and policy is put in place and reviewed annually.

“This scheme has been valuable in educating the children on the importance of being sunsafe. They in turn have helped to educate their parents as many are not aware of the risks sun exposure causes.

(SUZANNAH HEMMINGS - WYNDHAM PRIMARY ACADEMY) 20th June 2017

Monday 19 June 2017

Lancaster Road Primary School completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Communication With Parents

Skcin are pleased to announce that Lancaster Road Primary School in Morecambe have completed Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School by sending home with each child: a copy of their Sun Safety Policy, a letter about the scheme and Sun Safety Information.

“The booklet was very useful and colourful. The policy template made the writing of a sunsafe policy very simple.

(Paul Gabriel - Lancaster Road Primary School) 19th June 2017

Reigate Park Primary School completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Communication With Parents

Skcin are pleased to announce that Reigate Park Primary School in Derby have completed Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School by sending home with each child: a copy of their Sun Safety Policy, a letter about the scheme and Sun Safety Information.

“The resources were very easy to complete, leading me through the process step by step. The sun safe booklet is a useful reminder for the parents and children about the dangers and easy precautions for sun safety.

(Lesley Holt - Reigate Park Primary School) 19th June 2017

Sun Academy Bradwell completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Sun Safety Policy

Skcin are pleased to announce that Sun Academy Bradwell in Bradwell have completed Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School by creating a Sun Safety Policy using our easy, online policy maker.

“The resources made the school think about the variety of actions that can be taken and how we can proactivey ensure children are sun safe.

(Bobbie Caisley - Sun Academy Bradwell) 19th June 2017

Hopscotch Nursery Hove Station Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“The children really enjoyed this on the hot sunny day!”

(Lorraine Brown - Hopscotch Nursery Hove Station)

“Such a fantastic site and supporting documentation wish I had found years ago”

(Lorraine Brown - Hopscotch Nursery Hove Station)

Tiny Toez @ Tividale Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

Congratulations to Tiny Toez @ Tividale for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.Tiny Toez @ Tividale 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 with the children and we will also be teaching them the song with our oldest preschool children. Our youngest children just like to dance and move to the song.”

(Gemma Wheatley - Tiny Toez @ Tividale)

“I can confirm that this will be embedded into our nursery and within our policies and also in our parent prospectus. The children will become familiar with the story and we are also going to introduce the song next week. ”

(Gemma Wheatley - Tiny Toez @ Tividale)

Congratulations to Stanton Road Primary School who have just renewed their Sun Safe Accreditation!

Skcin are pleased to announce that Stanton Road Primary School in Wirral have renewed their Sun Safe Schools Accreditation by ensuring their pupils are educated on the importance of sun safety and that a suitable sun safe environment and policy is put in place and reviewed annually.

“We have had a really good time learning all about sun safety, the children have throughly enjoyed it. They especially liked working on the activities ( we have photos of this which will be emailed through to you separately as they aren't on the schools camera ) we have appointed 2 uv monitors one for key stage one and one for key stage 2 they will display the number everyday from the print outs we have got from the resources section. The parents response has been great and a lot more children are coming into school with the appropriate sun safety items, many thanks stanton

(Debbie Richards - Stanton Road Primary School) 19th June 2017

Bright Kids Day Nursery is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Bright Kids Day Nursery for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“We are happy to have signed up to the sun safety nursery scheme as part of our partnerships with parents and ensuring the children's safety while in our care. It has been a really easy website to navigate and the resources have been helpful. ”

(Bel Oomerjee - Bright Kids Day Nursery)

Wednesday 14 June 2017

Congratulations to Stanton Road Primary School who have just renewed their Sun Safe Accreditation!

Skcin are pleased to announce that Stanton Road Primary School in Wirral have renewed their Sun Safe Schools Accreditation by ensuring their pupils are educated on the importance of sun safety and that a suitable sun safe environment and policy is put in place and reviewed annually.

“We have had a really good time learning all about sun safety, the children have throughly enjoyed it. They especially liked working on the activities. We have appointed 2 UV monitors one for key stage one and one for key stage 2 they will display the number everyday from the print outs we have got from the resources section. The parents response has been great and a lot more children are coming into school with the appropriate sun safety items, many thanks stanton

(Debbie Richards - Stanton Road Primary School) 14th June 2017

Tuesday 13 June 2017

Mickleover Primary completes Step 2 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation - Communication With Parents

Skcin are pleased to announce that Mickleover Primary in derby have completed Step 2 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation by sending home with each child: a copy of their Sun Safety Policy, a letter about the scheme and Sun Safety Information.

“Parents have been really positive with the suncream and are really happy that school has been providing suncream for the past two years. We actively encourage parents and staff to model good behaviour by wearing sun cream and hats when we are outside.

(millie Harrison - Mickleover Primary ) 13th June 2017

Mosborough Primary School completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Communication With Parents

Skcin are pleased to announce that Mosborough Primary School in sheffield have completed Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School by sending home with each child: a copy of their Sun Safety Policy, a letter about the scheme and Sun Safety Information.

“Resources have been great. Assembly resources were fun and engaging and the children really responded well to them. The letter to parents was really clear. The policy supported a range of steps to take and developed my understanding of sun safety. The leaflets and teaching folders arrived within 3 days and the stickers were an unexpected bonus!!

(suzanne napier - Mosborough Primary School) 13th June 2017

Congratulations to Greystoke Primary School for completing their Sun Safe Accreditation!

Skcin are pleased to announce that Greystoke Primary School is now a Sun Safe School.

“We have all enjoyed completing the sun safe schools work this year. The children were already quite knowledgeable, however this programme just made a link between parents and school and the importance of them providing their child with a hat, cream, water bottle and sunglasses from april-september. The children in school (all 28 of them) have enjoyed working collaboratively to produce some wonderful work for display showing their understanding of the topics covered.

(Kellie Willis - Greystoke Primary School) 13th June 2017

Stanton Road Primary School completes Step 3 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation - Assembly Plan

Skcin are pleased to announce that Stanton Road Primary School in Wirral have completed Step 3 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation by conducting a whole school assembly to introduce the scheme and the importance of Sun Safety to the children.

“We had a skin cancer survivor ( laura newland ) who came along to do our assembly she was very knowledgable about how children can be safe in the sun, and provided and really good fun assembly which the children enjoyed we are holding a competition to design a sun safety poster with some prizes for the best ones, would it be possible if you could spare around 10 copies of the george book so we can include this in the prizes? (we are giving a prize to the best poster in each year group) we want to try and keep the prizes sun related thanks

(Debbie Richards - Stanton Road Primary School) 13th June 2017

Stanton Road Primary School completes Step 1 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation - Sun Safety Policy

Skcin are pleased to announce that Stanton Road Primary School in Wirral have completed Step 1 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation by reviewing their Sun Safety Policy using our easy, online policy maker.

“We are looking into having a sun hat listed as part of the uniform, and also looking at the uv monitoring more so than last year and getting the children more involved in that our school has a whole really took on board the policy and all worked together to help each other we have used some of our funds from our pta to buy 2 new big gazebos for our school field

(Debbie Richards - Stanton Road Primary School) 13th June 2017

Twinkling Tots Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“We have read the book and sung the song (borrowed from another setting - but have now ordered more)- the children really like it and are reminding their parents to put sunscreen on too !! Perfect results - we no longer get "don't want to", comments either x”

(Nicola Hendon - Twinkling Tots)

“I have now completed all three steps and pledge to regularly use the resources provided - i have even ordered some more.”

(Nicola Hendon - Twinkling Tots)

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

Congratulations to Charltons Pre-school for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Charltons 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:

“All parents are aware of the process we are engaging in. They have all been sent information and been provided with a copy of the letter. A copy of the letter and information will be provided during the registration process.”

(Karen Glassborow - Charltons Pre-school)

“We have adequate supply of suitable sun hats and sunscreen, at the pre-school. Staff are aware of their duty to be appropriate role models.”

(Karen Glassborow - Charltons Pre-school)

Congratulations to St. Joseph's RC Primary School for completing their Sun Safe Accreditation!

Skcin are pleased to announce that St. Joseph's RC Primary School is now a Sun Safe School.

“Sun safe schools has been a great resource for our school to learn about sun safety. It answered lots of question both parents and children had and we had a great couple of weeks promoting it!

(Kathryn Tuff - St. Joseph's RC Primary School) 13th June 2017

Littledown School completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Communication With Parents

Skcin are pleased to announce that Littledown School in Slough have completed Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School by sending home with each child: a copy of their Sun Safety Policy, a letter about the scheme and Sun Safety Information.

“Using the policy to help tailor make the letter was very helpful and helped to save a great deal of time that has been used to investigate ways to protect the children.

(Jo Matthews - Littledown School) 13th June 2017

Monday 12 June 2017

Congratulations to St Finbar's Catholic Primary School for completing their Sun Safe Accreditation!

Skcin are pleased to announce that St Finbar's Catholic Primary School is now a Sun Safe School.

“A fantastic accreditation to be involved in with excellent resources to support learning.

(Lisa haresnape - St Finbar's Catholic Primary School) 12th June 2017

St. Joseph's RC Primary School completes Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Lesson Plan

Skcin are pleased to announce that St. Joseph's RC Primary School in Cardiff have completed Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School by reading the book 'George the sun safe superstar' to each class and completing the linked lesson plan and work / activity sheets provided.

“We all loved reading the story and learning about sun safety! Children produced some excellent work including posters, power points, information leaflets and using the resources provided. The resources were very comprehensive and useful for our fun filled week!

(Kathryn Tuff - St. Joseph's RC Primary School) 12th June 2017

Stanton Road Primary School completes Step 4 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation - Lesson Plan

Skcin are pleased to announce that Stanton Road Primary School in Wirral have completed Step 4 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation by reading the book 'George the sun safe superstar' to each class and completing the linked lesson plan and work / activity sheets provided.

“We printed a selection of the worksheets off and gave them out to the relevant ages, the teachers have all said that the children have enjoyed completing the work sheets and interest was shown. The children most definatly understand what they need to do to stay safe in the sun, we are holding a sun safety poster competition which the children are excited about, and we have also printed off and laminated the uv posters and will be appointing monitors in both key stage 1 and 2 to display what the level is that day.

(Debbie Richards - Stanton Road Primary School) 12th June 2017

Wednesday 7 June 2017

Congratulations to Greystoke Primary School for completing their Sun Safe Accreditation!

Skcin are pleased to announce that Greystoke Primary School is now a Sun Safe School.

“We have all enjoyed completing the sun safe schools work this year. The children were already quite knowledgeable, however this programme just made a link between parents and school and the importance of them providing their child with a hat, cream, water bottle and sunglasses from april-september. The children in school (all 28 of them) have enjoyed working collaboratively to produce some wonderful work for display showing their understanding of the topics covered.

(Kellie Willis - Greystoke Primary School) 7th June 2017

Tuesday 6 June 2017

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

Congratulations to Stepping Stones Day Nursery for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Stepping Stones 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 has been emailed out to our parents along with the fact sheet. the fact sheet has been displayed on the walls of the notice boards within the setting. ”

(Jenny Carlton - Stepping Stones Day Nursery )

“The setting currently has sun cream available for children which is 50+. The parents are asked about any skin allergies before using this sun cream and the parents complete a form to say this is agreed that children can use the Nursery sun cream. Parents also bring in their own sun cream we don't accept anything below factor 30. We have spare sun hats that can use if they have forgotten their owm however we do encourage all parents to bring there own in daily. The team completed a 'sun cream' record which details the times of when sun cream has been applied. ”

(Jenny Carlton - Stepping Stones Day Nursery )

Monday 5 June 2017

Ludham Primary School ad Nursery completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Sun Safety Policy

Skcin are pleased to announce that Ludham Primary School ad Nursery in Gt Yarmouth have completed Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School by creating a Sun Safety Policy using our easy, online policy maker.

“The resources you provided as well as the leaflets we have received through the post have been very useful, thank you. We are currently looking into appointing some uv monitors from our year 6 children. We are also interested in stocking some of the legionnaire hats for parents to buy.

(Heather Delf - Ludham Primary School ad Nursery) 5th June 2017

Bel Royal Primary School completes Step 4 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation - Lesson Plan

Skcin are pleased to announce that Bel Royal Primary School in Jersey have completed Step 4 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation by reading the book 'George the sun safe superstar' to each class and completing the linked lesson plan and work / activity sheets provided.

“Bel royal continues to be a very sun safe school. All children are constantly reminded by staff and their peers about the sun safe message. This years sun safe assembly was held on may 26th as a reinforcement of the sun safe message with all classes following this up with individualised class work. Feed back is that from the resources the assembly plan was used as a spine for our whole school assembly in which the song is a popular activity. All classes have used the illustrated storybook for discussion and different classes have used the fun learning activities and linked lesson plans to reinforce the message. Staff have found these extremely useful and informative.

(Tony Hoyland - Bel Royal Primary School) 5th June 2017

St. Joseph's RC Primary School completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Communication With Parents

Skcin are pleased to announce that St. Joseph's RC Primary School in Cardiff have completed Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School by sending home with each child: a copy of their Sun Safety Policy, a letter about the scheme and Sun Safety Information.

“The resources were very useful, the parents found the information very positive and we had a lot of children come to school wearing hats and sun cream. We also had a very good response with the reply slip on the letters that showed parents were happy with everything.

(Kathryn Tuff - St. Joseph's RC Primary School) 5th June 2017