Thursday 22 November 2018

SPACE CADETS PRE SCHOOL Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“We actually got the assistance of another nursery in the summer and they taught us this little song. We didn't realise at the time it was this accreditation Given the time of the year, we pledge to also repeat this as and when needed and when the weather improves to keep it on the agenda ”

(Stephanie Bedson - SPACE CADETS PRE SCHOOL)

“The resources are fab and we will continue to use these in future as well as planning activities on how to stay safe in the sun ”

(Stephanie Bedson - SPACE CADETS PRE SCHOOL)

SPACE CADETS PRE SCHOOL is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to SPACE CADETS PRE SCHOOL for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“Brilliant. The resources are fab and definitely something we can use again and again ”

(Stephanie Bedson - SPACE CADETS PRE SCHOOL)

Friday 16 November 2018

Lorraine Simm is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Lorraine Simm for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“Thank you for offering such an insight and learning into skin cancer. I am a beauty and massage therapist and feel this is invaluable to everyone I treat. It has brought awareness to the various different types of skin cancers particularly on the nails and feet. Many thanks Lorraine Simm”

Lorraine Simm would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Sunday 11 November 2018

Cassandra Bennett is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Cassandra Bennett for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“ I am a hairdresser trained in the UK, but now live abroad in the constant sun, this has been highly informative and I think it should be part of all training for the future. Thank you”

Cassandra Bennett would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Friday 9 November 2018

Leanne Moran is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Leanne Moran for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“Excellent e-course, well worth doing as I have learned not only to look and observe my clients skin but my own and family too”

Leanne Moran would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Tuesday 6 November 2018

Rayna Butcher is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Rayna Butcher for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“Such an informative course. Invaluable information for the beauty industry.”

Rayna Butcher would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Friday 2 November 2018

karen davidson is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to karen davidson for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“This is a fantastic programme, i have learned a lot. The advice i feel i am now able to give could be invaluable.”

karen davidson would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Thursday 1 November 2018






Homewood School & Sixth Form Centre

awards Skcin Charity of the Year.



Skcin are delighted to announce that Homewood School & Sixth Form Centre for the 2018/2019 academic year have awarded Skcin Charity of the Year.



Skcin are the UKs only charity dedicated solely to the prevention and early detection of skin cancer and melanoma. Pioneers in educational intervention programmes in schools, workplaces and across the hair, health and beauty industries, Skcins objectives are to raise awareness of skin cancer by promoting prevention and early detection to save lives.


The facts relating to skin cancer cases are incredibly compelling with the disease rising faster then any other cancer. Melanoma, the deadliest form of the disease is now one of the most common cancers in young adults (aged 15-34) and latest statistics reveal 1 in 54 people in the UK will be diagnosed during their lifetime.



Unfortunately skin cancer is caused by the one thing we all enjoy and cannot avoid - yet its almost entirely preventable. With around 86% of all cases due to over exposure to UV, education is crucial in driving a cultural shift in attitudes to prevent the disease, mitigate future healthcare costs and ultimately save lives.



To combat the soaring rates, Skcin have developed various educational accreditations schemes working with key risk groups and influential sectors on a national scale.

 Children are particularly at risk due the amount of time they spend outdoors meaning a great deal of their lifetime sun exposure is acquired during their childhood. Burning as a child can cause irreparable damage that can significantly increase their risk of developing the disease in later life. Children who are not protected during school hours, especially during lunch breaks when UV penetration is strongest are at greater risk.


As such, Skcin developed the national Sun Safe Schools Accreditation programme providing comprehensive free resources to help primary and pre-schools fulfil their duty of care to; implement a suitable sun safety policy, communicate with parents and the wider school community to gain support, and educate children on the importance of sun safety, to influence behaviour, for a positive, sun safe, skin cancer free future.


With almost 4,000 primary and pre-schools now registered with the programme, reaching over half a million children and families nationwide, the scheme continues to deliver huge impact across a vital age group. 



In addition, Skcin are investigating ways in which to reinforce key messaging to a notoriously difficult-to-engage age group via secondary education and will be working with Homewood School & Sixth Form Centre & Sixth Form Centre to pilot their secondary schools programme for 11- 16yr olds. Skcin will be working with the school on several exciting and pioneering initiatives to deliver sun safety education, helping equip pupils with the knowledge and skills to influence behaviours and prevent this terrible disease in addition to raising awareness of the early signs and symptoms, teaching them how to take charge of their own skin health and surveillance.



Marie Tudor, National Business Development Manager at Skcin said, We are honoured that Homewood School & Sixth Form Centre & Sixth Form Centre has chosen Skcin as its charity of the year. We work tirelessly with schools on nationwide basis to deliver our message and fulfil demand. The charity funds all the accreditations which includes extensive free resources that are delivered annually to schools as well as the comprehensive online platform for the schools to access for full support in achieving their accreditation. As the charity relies solely on donations we are extremely grateful to Homewood School & Sixth Form Centre and the support and commitment they have demonstrated to our work.



Principal of Homewood School & Sixth Form Centre & Sixth Form Centre, Mrs Sally Lees, expressed her support for the work of the charity. Raising awareness of the importance of sun safety for our young people is really important and we are looking forward to working in partnership with Skcin to develop their secondary school programme.

For more details contact
Marie.tudor@skcin.org






karen davidson is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to karen davidson for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“This is a fantastic programme, i have learned a lot. The advice i feel i am now able to give could be invaluable.”

karen davidson would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

karen davidson is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to karen davidson for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“This is a fantastic programme, i have learned a lot. The advice i feel i am now able to give could be invaluable.”

karen davidson would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.