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)