BROWN EDGE PLAYGROUP Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“the children thoroughly enjoyed the story of george, and gave lots of informative feedback regarding their holidays and how we put on hats and sun cream at playgroup to keep them safe. they loved learning the words to the song, with some of the older children singing them to their parents as they went home. ”

(SHARON WHITE - BROWN EDGE PLAYGROUP)

“Brown Edge Playgroup has now completed all three steps required to provide a safe and healthy approach to all of the children in its care regarding sun and safety awareness.

all resources are now downloaded and in place, and will be used as a continuous resource during summer and any topics that we cover regarding summer and children's health and well-being. ”

(SHARON WHITE - BROWN EDGE PLAYGROUP)

BROWN EDGE PLAYGROUP is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to BROWN EDGE PLAYGROUP for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“all staff found the sun safe nursery status process an interesting and informative way of learning about the risks and also embraced the opportunity of sharing this with parents and families.

the children found the book colourful, informative and fun and loved learning the song which they now sing freely around the playgroup and at home with their parents.

the sun safety nursery status is a well designed programme for all childcare settings and is esily accessible and simple but practical to use. ”

(SHARON WHITE - BROWN EDGE PLAYGROUP)

BROWN EDGE PLAYGROUP Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to BROWN EDGE PLAYGROUP for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. BROWN EDGE PLAYGROUP 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 sun safety fact sheet has been given out to all parents throughout the week, and all forms will be kept on record in the health and safety risk assessment folder to ensure the safety and well-being of all children during their time at playgroup. new parents will be given these forms when their child starts the playgroups as part of their induction pack”

(SHARON WHITE - BROWN EDGE PLAYGROUP)

“the playgroup has wide brimmed hats at the setting with the playgroup logo on them which are used as and when the children play outdoors. the playgroup also provides a factor 30+ sun cream which is hypo-allergenic which is applied regularly throughout the day during playgroup sessions. all parents currentyl sign a consent form for staff members to apply this.”

(SHARON WHITE - BROWN EDGE PLAYGROUP)

BROWN EDGE PLAYGROUP Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to BROWN EDGE PLAYGROUP for pledging to explore options regarding providing shaded areas for children during breaks outside.

“as the playgroup is a shared building we do not have the provision of a permanent shaded area, however the playgroup has a large selection of gazebos of differnet heights and widths which the staff use to place around the outdoor area, to ensure that the children are shaded and protected from the sun at the various activities that are on offer. ”

(SHARON WHITE - BROWN EDGE PLAYGROUP)

Brighter Futures Childcare Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Brighter Futures Childcare for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Brighter Futures Childcare

“We have two outdoor areas both with shaded places, so that children can shelter from the sun. ”

(Kim Skilton - Brighter Futures Childcare)

Brighter Futures Childcare Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“The children have enjoyed the story and are very aware of the importantce of using sun cream,”

(Kim Skilton - Brighter Futures Childcare)

“Brighter Futures Childcare pledges to continually reinforce the message of how important it is to protect yourself from the sun.”

(Kim Skilton - Brighter Futures Childcare)

Brighter Futures Childcare is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Brighter Futures Childcare for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“I think that the sun Safety Nursery Status is a positive programme relaying to paretns and other in the community the importantce of using sun cream, wearing the appropriate clothing and hats and making sure all children are safe and understand the importance of why being sun safe is necessary.”

(Kim Skilton - Brighter Futures Childcare)

Brighter Futures Childcare Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Brighter Futures Childcare for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Brighter Futures Childcare 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 have now sent out and received back all slips from parents and added the letter into our welcome pack for all new starters.”

(Kim Skilton - Brighter Futures Childcare)

“All staff at Brighter Futures will be committed to ensuring the sun safety of all children in their care.”

(Kim Skilton - Brighter Futures Childcare)

Sandcastles Day Nursery Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“The children loved the story and song especially the boys who love super hero's. The contintued message through the book allowed the children to remember the key message and repaet it as the story went on. ”

(Danielle Pitt - Sandcastles Day Nursery)

“We pledge to continue to use the resources and introduce them to new children and families. ”

(Danielle Pitt - Sandcastles Day Nursery)

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

Congratulations to Sandcastles Day Nursery for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Sandcastles Day Nursery

“Within the garden area we have a wooden gazebo for shade and a few trees. We also us UV tents for the small children and have a moveable gazebo for summer periods. We to do allow the children out in the strongest sun periods and outside play on hot days is kept to a short time period. ”

(Danielle Pitt - Sandcastles Day Nursery)

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

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

“A letter has been sent out alongisde our standard sun screen concent, the letter outlines nursery sun policy and facts and advice from the sun safe nurseries. ”

(Danielle Pitt - Sandcastles Day Nursery)

“We have a box of spare sun hats at nursery, in addition to spare sun cream. on registering with the setting parents must sign our sun cream permission slip. Parents are asked to provide sun hats and sun cream (cLearly labelled). Staff are good role models to sun protection and children are made aware of the importance of sun protection. ”

(Danielle Pitt - Sandcastles Day Nursery)

Skcin Patron Crista Cullan Bronze, but not Bronzed!

Skcin Patron Crista Cullan Bronze, but not Bronzed!

Skcin were very proud to see our most recent patron net an Olympic Bronze medal in the women’s hockey, as the London 2012 Olympics came to a close.  They were so close to the gold medal play off, but a controversial Argentinian goal put an end to their hopes of victory in the semi finals and they had to quickly re-group ahead of their bronze medal clash with New Zealand.

The first half of the New Zealand match was tense and goalless, but the second half team GB triumphed and fired their way to a 3-1 lead by the end of the match.

Reflecting on both the semi-final and bronze medal play-off Cullen said “The team demonstrated great strength and determination to claim the first women’s hockey medal for Great Britain in the last 20 years.”

“The semi was definitely the hardest match when the final goal was so controversial but winning that bronze just showed the resilience and character of the team”, she said.

While Cullen had also competed as part of the team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, she said, “The support of a home crowd made every match one she would never forget.  To play in front of 16,000 screaming fans was just amazing.”

The atmosphere on the field was matched by celebrations at the opening and closing ceremonies that left the whole world talking.  For Cullen these were moments that would never be forgotten.

After 10 years at elite level Cullen is uncertain as to weather she will pursue a third Olympic campaign in 2016, right now she just wants to take a little time out and return home to family in Kenya to reflect on an unforgettable experience.

Close To Home Childcare Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Close To Home Childcare for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Close To Home Childcare 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:

“Our parents have recieved the sun safety fact sheet and letter, we have also put a sun safety fact sheet on our notice board. We pledge to issue the sun safety letter and fact sheet to all new families.”

(Sarah Trower - Close To Home Childcare)

“We have plenty of appropriate sun hats, with protections for neck and ears. We also have factor 50 suncream stored in a cupboard at all times. Families are encouraged to bring in suncream as well. All staff know and implement the sun safety procedure and visual aids are located on the door to the garden as a learning aid for the children.”

(Sarah Trower - Close To Home Childcare)

Close To Home Childcare Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Close To Home Childcare for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Close To Home Childcare

“We have a summer house providing a constant shaded area, we also have a canopy shading another area of the garden. ”

(Sarah Trower - Close To Home Childcare)

St Buryan Busy Bees Daycare is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to St Buryan Busy Bees Daycare for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“We will make an occassion of this award - thank you.

This is definately an award that was worth doing and worth doing for the children, parents and staff of the setting.”

(Vanessa Gilbert - St Buryan Busy Bees Daycare)

St Buryan Busy Bees Daycare Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“In the setting we have a made a display of being sun safe with all the present children. The story has been downloaded and read to the children and a copy is placed on the bookshelf for the children to access at any time. The older children have learnt the slip, slop, slap song and the younger childrenare regularly saying it especially when we are regularly applying the sun cream. ”

(Vanessa Gilbert - St Buryan Busy Bees Daycare)

“We have completed all the necessary steps required and have enjoyed doing so. The children have enjoyed all the activities because they are done in a fun way , the staff have enjoyed the experience as well and the parents have been made aware as well and have supported us all the way.

The relevant paperwork is placed in the folder to be given to all new parents and this is definately a message that will be used regularly - thank you. ”

(Vanessa Gilbert - St Buryan Busy Bees Daycare)

Sansway House Day Nursery is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Sansway House Day Nursery for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“We have always encouraged and asked parents to provide suncream and sunhats, we feel the Sun Safe Nurseries has really helped us to get the point accross and the children have learned and enjoyed doing the activities. ”

(Alison Starkie - Sansway House Day Nursery)

Sansway House Day Nursery Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Sansway House Day Nursery for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Sansway House Day Nursery

“We have this area for our pre-school children which is shaded at all times of the day.”

(Alison Starkie - Sansway House Day Nursery)

Sansway House Day Nursery Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“We feel the children have really enjoyed learning a new song and we hope they sing it at home!”

(Alison Starkie - Sansway House Day Nursery)

“We pledge to reinforce the sun safe message to our children ”

(Alison Starkie - Sansway House Day Nursery)

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

Congratulations to Fazeley Pre-school for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Fazeley 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 and carers of children that attend Fazeley Pre-school will be provided with a Sun Safety Fact sheet and will be asked to give staff prmission to reapply sunscreen as needed.They will be asked to provide their child with a sun hat to wear for outdoor play.”

(Paula Thompson - Fazeley Pre-school)

“Fazeley Pre-school has a supply of spare sunhats for children to wear and has its own sunscrren in case parents have forgotten to send some in with their child. Staff act as appropraite role models during sunny weather, themselves wearing sunscreen and sun hats and staying in teh shade on really hot days.”

(Paula Thompson - Fazeley Pre-school)

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

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

“We always send out our letters near the beginning of summer to ensure that our parents bring in all of the required items for sun safety. Further to this we always have our posters up as a reminder of the safety information. Plus our practitioner always ahve parentss sign for consent to apply suncream, just in case the british weather decides to brighten up.”

(Denny Leech BA Hons - Bright Futures Day Nursery)

“We always have spare sun hats and plenty of suncream around just incase somebody forgets to bring them in.”

(Denny Leech BA Hons - Bright Futures Day Nursery)

Bright Futures Day Nursery Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Bright Futures Day Nursery for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Bright Futures Day Nursery

“AT our nursery we have a large fixed gazebo on our playground, along with portable gazebos so we can add extra shade. Further to this we have plenty of trees in our surrounding, especially in our local wood which we visit very often.”

(Denny Leech BA Hons - Bright Futures Day Nursery)

Honeys Nursery Bumbles Pre School is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Honeys Nursery Bumbles Pre School for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“well presented and easy to follow steps keep up the good work and thankyou for the activities and resources”

(Tonia Say - Honeys Nursery Bumbles Pre School)

Honeys Nursery Bumbles Pre School Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“the children now tell us the words of the story before we have said them the slip slop slap song is now part of our getting ready to go in the sun routine very thought out both”

(Tonia Say - Honeys Nursery Bumbles Pre School)

“we pledge within our activities we will use the resourses to reinforce the sun safe message we have also written a policy which is situated on the nursery door and a reminder is written on the notice board on sunny days too ”

(Tonia Say - Honeys Nursery Bumbles Pre School)

Honeys Nursery Bumbles Pre School Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Honeys Nursery Bumbles Pre School for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Honeys Nursery Bumbles 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:

“Honeys Nursery is commited to educating parent/carers about sun safety and issues them with a fact sheet l at the begining of the Summer Term and pledges to continue to do this”

(Tonia Say - Honeys Nursery Bumbles Pre School)

“Honeys Nursery encouages parent/carers to provide children with an appropriate sun hat and named suncream however we do have sun hats and sun cream on the premises all staff are aware of sun safety and daily promote good practise ”

(Tonia Say - Honeys Nursery Bumbles Pre School)

Honeys Nursery Bumbles Pre School Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Honeys Nursery Bumbles Pre School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Honeys Nursery Bumbles Pre School

“we have a large canopy covered shaded area we have also risk assesed the outside area every hour through the day to make sure it is sun safe ”

(Tonia Say - Honeys Nursery Bumbles Pre School)

Beach & Sun Safety

Scin has teamed up with the Pre-School Learning Alliance, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), and Aardman with Timmy Time to help promote some lifesaving beach and sun safety messages for young children, their families and carers.

Most early years settings are pro-active about sun safety. With skin cancer being the most common and fastest rising cancer in young adults, it is important that children are adequately protected against the sun’s harmful rays and grow up with sufficient knowledge to keep themselves safe.

Likewise, there are some simple lessons that children can learn which will make any trip to the seaside safer. These range from knowing your flags to being able identify the lifeguards and knowing what to do if you become lost.

Resources for practitioners and parents

Timmy’s guide to Beach and Sun Safety is a downloadable pack containing information and tips to help early years workers and parents protect children from the sun and prepare for a safe trip to the seaside.
This fun downloadable resource feature Timmy and his friends to help children learn these important messages.
Timmy Time Guide to Beach and Sun Safety

Become a Sun Safe Nursery

Skcin have just launched a Sun Safe Nurseries accreditation scheme, available exclusively for Alliance member settings. Register your setting and follow the 3 simple steps to gain your Sun Safe Nursery status.
Log on to www.sunsafenurseries.co.uk

Top tips for parents

Summer means lots of outdoor play and maybe even the odd trip to the seaside! But before we all rush outside and start having fun, there are dangers that everyone should be aware of, no matter how young or old they are.

• Keep young children in the shade as much as possible - particularly between 11am and 3pm which is the hottest part of the day.
• Slip on a t-shirt to keep shoulders and upper arms covered - if possible wear clothing with UV protection.
• Apply a good quality sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30+ and a 4 - 5 star UVA rating. Reapply generously every couple of hours. Don’t forget the ears, nose, cheeks and tops of feet!
• A legionnaire sun hat is perfect for shading your child’s face, neck and ears.
• Make sure your child has some good quality sunglasses with UV protection.
• If you are going to the seaside, try to choose a lifeguarded beach.
• Lifeguards wear bright red and yellow clothing so they are easy to find. Make sure your child knows where the lifeguards are so if they become lost they will know where to go.
• The red and yellow flags mark the place on the beach that is safest to swim.
• Never let young children go into the sea alone.
• If you see someone in trouble in the water, don’t try to rescue them yourself. Alert a lifeguard or call 999 or 112 and
  ask for the Coastguard.
• Skcin have just launched a Sun Safe Nurseries accreditation scheme. Find out how your child’s setting can register at www.sunsafenurseries.co.uk

Campaign partners

GB Women's Hockey star Crista Cullen joins Skcin as Patron

Skcin are pleased to announce Crista Cullen as a new patron of the charity.  The GB hockey star, who will also be going for gold at the London 2012 Olympics, has suffered from skin cancer herself and understands the importance of checking the skin, detecting any changes early and also staying safe.

Crista Cullen is a Leicester, England & Great Britain (GB) Womens Hockey star.  Crista has over 150 Great Britain and England combined caps, being honoured with her first GB Cap when she was just 18.  With Commonwealth, World Cup and European cup bronze medals and as Great Britain’s top goal scorer in the Beijing Olympics, Crista is widely recognised as one of the best hockey defenders in the world.

Born in Lincolnshire, Crista spent her early life growing up in Kenya, where her family still live, before moving to Leicestershire at the age of 12 to attend Oakham School.  She went on to study Business Studies at Nottingham Trent University achieving a 2:1 Hons degree.
Photo to right supplied courtesy of GB Hockey
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
Crista says... "Being someone who was lucky enough to detect the signs of skin cancer early and coming from a family who have had a number of skin issues through the generations, I fully support skin cancer awareness and education and am happy to become a patron of Skcin.

I was brought up in Africa where the sun is a way of life and being an International Great Britain Hockey player, spending lots of time outdoors, I have had to be very diligent with application of sunscreen to my lower lip, and the rest of my body since my incidence of skin cancer at the age of 18. In Africa we are all too aware of the strength of the sun, however here in the UK I think people are less wary of its strength and the likes of 'sunbeds' are used regularly to detrimental effect. Getting regular full body skin checks is important and I try to visit a specialist at least annually."

www.cristacullen.com
www.englandhockey.co.uk

Dr Chris Steele hosts Skcin Gala Ball Winners

Mike & Mary Collins were the winning bidders of the ITV Studios tour kindly donated by Dr Chris Steele at the Skcin 2012 Gala Ball.  They took their prize on Tuesday 21st May and had a fantastic time behind the scenes on This Morning, meeting all the cast and mingling in the green room with guests on the show.

Langham Church Of England Primary School Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Shade

Congratulations to Langham Church Of England Primary School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Langham Church Of England Primary School

“Our school is fortunate to have several mature trees in our grounds which provide shade, in particular over the tyre park and astroturf and in the nature garden. We also have a purpose build gazebo large enough to seat an entire class to provide an shaded outside classroom. We also have large parasols which are used in association with picnic tables during fine weather and a number of temporary gazebos which can be put up for special events or in particularly sunny weather to provide additional shade.”

(Janet Lord - Langham Church Of England Primary School)

Skcin & The MET Office team up to provide daily UV forecast data

The Met Office provides UV index forecasts on its website (and on Skcin's website) so that everyone can keep up to date with how strong the sun is going to be. These forecasts take account of whether it will be cloudy, or not, when calculating a maximum UV index value for different times during the day.

Skcin took over sponsorship of these UV index forecasts  in April. Skcin is the UK’s only national skin cancer specific charity. Our key aims are raising awareness of the UK’s most common cancer, promoting prevention, early detection and sun safety via Safe Sun initiatives, as well as campaigning for a cultural and educational change.

There is a clear link to weather when it comes to skin cancer and thus a clear link to the work of the Met Office and the UV index forecast. This is why we are proud to be associated with the UV forecast and to promote understanding of the dangers of over exposure to UV and the importance of being aware of UV levels, so people can adequately protect themselves and hopefully prevent skin cancer in the long run.

If you are out in the sun this weekend, even if it’s not that warm, please remember to take care and avoid the harmful effects of the sun.

Skcin 2012 Annual Gala Ball & Fundraiser

The 6th Skcin Annual Gala Ball and Fundraiser held at Nottingham University Conference Centre on March 10th 2012 was a huge success.  Around 260 glamorous guests enjoyed great food and entertainment in aid of a great cause.  The charity auction, brilliantly hosted by auctioneer and antiques expert James Lewis from TV's Bargain Hunt and Celebrity Antiques Roadtrip added to the fun filled night and raised over £14.5k for the charity.