Friday 30 May 2014

The Manor Pre School is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to The Manor Pre School for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award


“Thank You - maybe a reminder email every year would help initiate the process.

We have shared your site with our local school.”

(Jagaddhatri Thomas - The Manor Pre School)

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

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


“Thank You for this resource!

The children and staff had fun and the children are understanding the importance of wearing a hat!!”

(Jagaddhatri Thomas - The Manor Pre School)


“It was fun and informative so will be using regularly!

Thanks

The manor preschool”

(Jagaddhatri Thomas - The Manor Pre School)

Thursday 29 May 2014

Dawnies Little Stars Nursery Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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


“The children were totally engaged and they loved the song.

It was fun and interactive for the children to join in with.”

(Dawn Cordner - Dawnies Little Stars Nursery)


“I have completed all three steps and i will regularly use the resources provided to reinforce safety in the sun to the children and families.”

(Dawn Cordner - Dawnies Little Stars Nursery)

Dawnies Little Stars Nursery is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Dawnies Little Stars Nursery for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award


“A great provision for Nurseries and preschools, easy steps and manageable goals to achieve the steps. Really user friendly and resources are very good too.”

(Dawn Cordner - Dawnies Little Stars Nursery)

Morley Primary School Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Morley Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Morley Primary 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.

“School keeps a spare set of hats and an appropriate suncream for all skin types.”

“All staff are aware of importance of being a role model and hats will be worn by all.”

(Tony Taylor - Morley Primary School)

Manda's Childcare Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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


“They love it :) ”

(Amanda Burnett - Manda's Childcare)


“Posters printed, song downloaded, letters to parents good supply of hat, cream etc ”

(Amanda Burnett - Manda's Childcare)

Monday 26 May 2014

Thorpe Le Soken Pre School Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Thorpe Le Soken Pre School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Thorpe Le Soken Pre School

“We have a large sun shade which provides shade for half of the garden. We encourage children to shelter under here in the main heat of the day, whilst always wearing sun cream and hats”

(Lizzie Rowing - Thorpe Le Soken Pre School)

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

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


“We are committed to working with parents to ensure that we take steps and action to be sun safe.”

(Karen Glassborow - Phoenix Pre-school)


“We have a supply of hats and sunscreen.

Parents also provide protection for their children.

Staff are aware of their responsibilities as positive role models.”

(Karen Glassborow - Phoenix Pre-school)

Manda's Childcare Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Manda's Childcare for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Manda's 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:


“All printed to be handed to parents ”

(Amanda Burnett - Manda's Childcare)


“on notice board and parents will have copy”

(Amanda Burnett - Manda's Childcare)

Manda's Childcare Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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


“They love it :) ”

(Amanda Burnett - Manda's Childcare)


“Posters printed, song downloaded, letters to parents good supply of hat, cream etc ”

(Amanda Burnett - Manda's Childcare)

LITTLE LEARNERS CHIDMINDING SERVICE Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to LITTLE LEARNERS CHIDMINDING SERVICE for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. LITTLE LEARNERS CHIDMINDING SERVICE 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:


“I PLEDGE THAT I WILL SUPPLY PARENTS WITH A COPY OF THE SUN SAFETY LETTER, AND ALSO SUPPLIED TO NEW PARENTS”

(Tracie Monahan - LITTLE LEARNERS CHIDMINDING SERVICE)


“I HAVE SPARE AND APPROPRIATE SUN HATS FOR ALL AGES OF CHILDREN AND PLEDGE THAT I WILL BE A ROLE MODEL WITH REGARD TO SUN SAFETY FOR ALL CHILDREN IN MY CARE AT ALL TIMES”

(Tracie Monahan - LITTLE LEARNERS CHIDMINDING SERVICE)

Friday 23 May 2014

Morley Primary School Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Morley Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Morley Primary 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.

“School keeps a spare set of hats and an appropriate suncream for all skin types.”

“All staff are aware of importance of being a role model and hats will be worn by all.”

(Tony Taylor - Morley Primary School)

Thursday 22 May 2014

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

Congratulations to Keiki Day Care for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Keiki Day Care 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:


“I will continue to get all new and existing parents behind this amazing campaign and continue to get the forms signed”

(Rob Danks - Keiki Day Care)


“We have spare hats at Keiki and will support the children that dont have hats :)”

(Rob Danks - Keiki Day Care)

Actinica Lotion® offers new hope for patients at high risk of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

Actinica Lotion® offers new hope for patients at high risk of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer 

Galderma have announced that ACTINICA® Lotion is now available for the prevention of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) in high risk patients, including those who have had an organ transplant, undergone chemotherapy for malignant disease or have HIV/AIDS. It is the first and only medical device to demonstrate effectiveness in the prevention of NMSC.  There are an estimated 100,000 new cases of NMSC reported in the UK each year.

NMSC are more common but less aggressive than melanoma skin cancer, however evidence shows that rates of incidence and morbidity are increasing. People with a weakened immune system are at increased risk of developing NMSC.  Dr Claas Ulrich, Consultant Physician and Dermo-oncologist at the Skin Cancer Centre of the Charité University Hospital in Berlin, Germany said: “Although non-melanoma skin cancer is a growing issue across the UK, many of the most vulnerable populations are unaware that they are at increased risk of developing this cancer. These at risk groups need to take proactive steps to protect their skin in order to prevent this disease.”

Organ transplant recipients are 100 times more likely to develop squamous cell carcinoma (a type of NMSC) than the general population. People with HIV/AIDS are seven times more likely to develop skin cancer than the general population.  In these at risk groups the body is less able to find and destroy the damaged skin cells, in about four percent of cases the cancer spreads to other parts of the body, which can be fatal. NMSC represents one of the key challenges in the long term care of organ transplant patients, as skin cancer in immunosuppressed patients can be unusually aggressive.

ACTINICA Lotion has been specifically designed to protect people from ultra-violet (UV) light, which, is a key factor in developing NMSC. A study, published in the British Journal of Dermatology, found that two years of regular use of ACTINICA Lotion in organ transplant patients led to a 53% reduction of actinic keratoses lesions and prevented the development of new squamous cell carcinoma (types of NMSC).  Dr Ulrich explained: “As well as developing ACTINICA Lotion to be effective, we have worked to ensure it is accepted by patients. To encourage compliance we have minimised the greasy whitening effect and the need for frequent re-application that is common to many sun protections. This is why ACTINICA Lotion was chosen by most patients to be the study product in this trial.”

Sarah Sinstead, Product Manager, Galderma said: “Sun protection plays a vital role in reducing the progression of NMSC in at risk patient populations. We are very pleased to be able to offer a convenient and effective solution to preventing the damage caused to skin by UV light that can lead to skin cancer.”  ACTINICA Lotion contains a combination of photostable UV filters, which absorb, reflect and scatter a broad spectrum of UV radiation. It is highly effective in protecting skin from ultraviolet B (UVB) as well as from ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation. Its UVB and UVA protection level meets the highest category, “very high UV protection”, as established by the European Commission recommendation.

Actinic keratoses are dry scaly patches of skin that are caused by excessive sun exposure over many years. Actinic kerotoses are pink, red or brown in colour and range in width from 0.5 to 3cm. They may develop into the more serious squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma starts in the cells lining the top of the epidermis (the top layer of skin) and accounts for approximately one-fifth of NMSCs. It is the second most common form of skin cancer in the UK.

Within the general population, people with fair-skin, blue-eyes, red or blonde-hair and who burn easily in the sun, are at particular risk. Men are more affected than women as are people who work outdoors or enjoy outdoor hobbies in which they are exposed to UV light more frequently. However, for those with a weakened immune system prevention is key.

Dr John Lear, Consultant Dermatologist at Manchester Royal Infirmary, said: "It is designed to be less frequent once daily application and non-greasy, non whitening to encourage easy use amongst high risk patients. It is proven to prevent skin cancer in a study in high risk transplant patients. NMSC is much more common than melanoma, perhaps 10 times more common.  "Actinic keratosis is a risk factor for skin cancer, but it is difficult to predict which will go on to become carcinoma."

For more information visit www.actinica.co.uk.

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

Congratulations to Colyton Caterpillars for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Colyton Caterpillars 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:


“I have given out letters to all parents and they were really interested in this information we have a sun safe policy but feel your advice and resources are invaluable.”

(Kate Clode - Colyton Caterpillars)


“We have a box of hats by our outside area and suncream for children and staff.”

(Kate Clode - Colyton Caterpillars)

Hemdean House School Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Hemdean House School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Hemdean House 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.

“All are children are requested to buy a school legionnaire sunhat, as part of the uniform when they enter the school. If they prefer they can bring an appropriate hat from home to be kept at school. Hats remain in school and staff ensure children wear a hat when they are involved in outdoor activity both at school and when on school trips and visits. There is a box of spare hats available for use by the children.



Many children bring their own sun screen to school and this is kept in their classroom and applied as necessary. We are also keeping a bottle of sun screen with the first aid bag and have asked parents to sign a consent form if they wish their child to have use of this.

“I, Mrs Illingworth, made a presentation to staff at our weekly staff meeting about the SunSmart scheme, and its aims and message. I asked staff for their support in reinforcing and modelling the message to the children through out the school and all agreed that this was an excellent idea and that they would remind the children of the importance of the "slip, slap, slop message" and act as appropriate role models themselves.

(Helen Illingworth - Hemdean House School)

Oak Tree Centre Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Oak Tree Centre for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Oak Tree Centre 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:


“Sun Safety is a consent within our parent welcome pack which all parents complete a childcare agreement prior to their child starting with us in the nursery”

(Tracey Evans - Oak Tree Centre)


“Each area has its own supply of sun hats to use with outdoor play and children are also encouraged to bring in their own hats”

(Tracey Evans - Oak Tree Centre)

Monday 19 May 2014

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

Congratulations to Chuckleberries Pre-School for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Chuckleberries 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:


“a copy of both the letter and the fact sheet will be kept on file and copy will be given to any new starters”

(Jo Kent - Chuckleberries Pre-School)


“Chuckleberries will keep spare hats and sunscreen avaliable for all children and all staff will act as responsible roles models, demonstrating sun safety.”

(Jo Kent - Chuckleberries Pre-School)

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

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


“I confirm that we have sent out the sun safe letters and factsheets and will file the replies in the childrens registration files”

(Debra Jones - Pitter Patter Day Nursery)


“All my staff fully comply with our sun policy to act as role models and keep the children safe”

(Debra Jones - Pitter Patter Day Nursery)

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

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


“Children really loved the story as it is 1 they haven't heard before,the song is ideal as it is very repetitive and catchy for the children to sing and enjoy.We have also linked the song on our facebook page for our parents to sing at home with their children”

(Debra Jones - Pitter Patter Day Nursery)


“We promise that we will continue to teach the children in our nursery about sun safety”

(Debra Jones - Pitter Patter Day Nursery)

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

Congratulations to Pitter Patter Day Nursery for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Pitter Patter Day Nursery

“We use our outside classroom which has a protected roof against the sun and we also have a wooden gazebo and trees around the garden”

(Debra Jones - Pitter Patter Day Nursery)

Pitter Patter Day Nursery is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Pitter Patter Day Nursery for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award


“An excellent resource, very informative and helpful

Thank you so much”

(Debra Jones - Pitter Patter Day Nursery)

Thursday 15 May 2014

Richmond Pre-school C.I.C. Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Richmond Pre-school C.I.C. for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Richmond Pre-school C.I.C.

“Our building has a small canopy covering some of the outdoor area and we have extensive coverage by trees. We have a gazebo that we put over the sand pit on sunny days.”

(Maggie Catmull - Richmond Pre-school C.I.C.)

Tuesday 13 May 2014

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

Congratulations to Eastburn Childminders for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Eastburn Childminders 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:


“I will provide the following information to all parents including new starters and will keep the signed letters from parents in my records”

(Natalie White - Eastburn Childminders)


“I have various aged hats available that are spare if the children forget theirs and I also have spare suncream”

(Natalie White - Eastburn Childminders)

Eastburn Childminders Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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


“I felt that this was a great book to teach children about fun safety and they love looking at this book”

(Natalie White - Eastburn Childminders)


“I will continue to use the resources provided and will continue to promote good practice when taking children out outside and make sure they are protected well.”

(Natalie White - Eastburn Childminders)

Eastburn Childminders is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Eastburn Childminders for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award


“I think it is a really good way to get everyone involved in promoting better safety in the sun”

(Natalie White - Eastburn Childminders)

Tuesday 6 May 2014

Holbrook & District Pre-School Playgroup Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Holbrook & District Pre-School Playgroup for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Holbrook & District Pre-School 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:


“Letter to parents along with the Sun Safe fact sheet have been kept on record and will be sent to all new parents”

(Angela Clement - Holbrook & District Pre-School Playgroup)


“All staff have signed and understood our Sun Safe Policy to say they will act appropriate role models”

(Angela Clement - Holbrook & District Pre-School Playgroup)

Holbrook & District Pre-School Playgroup Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Holbrook & District Pre-School Playgroup for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Holbrook & District Pre-School Playgroup

“We have a canopy that provides shade as well as many mature trees surrounding us.”

(Angela Clement - Holbrook & District Pre-School Playgroup)

Holbrook & District Pre-School Playgroup Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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


“The children and staff loved the song, we play it and sing as we put on suncream to go outside. The story was also effective and many children are enjoying wearing provided sunglasses!”

(Angela Clement - Holbrook & District Pre-School Playgroup)


“Your resources have made staff and children more aware in a fun way. The setting has even had their own legionnaires hats designed with our logo. ”

(Angela Clement - Holbrook & District Pre-School Playgroup)

Holbrook & District Pre-School Playgroup is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Holbrook & District Pre-School Playgroup for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award


“A fun way to spread the message about Sun Safety. Our children aged 2 - 4 have been fantastic in keeping their hats on and applying suncream.”

(Angela Clement - Holbrook & District Pre-School Playgroup)

Virgin Hols Sun Sheriffs

VIRGIN HOLIDAYS ‘SUN SHERIFFS’ RIDE INTO TOWN TO PROMOTE SUN SAFETY

UNIFORMED ‘SUN SHERIFFS’ WILL BE LAYING DOWN THE SUN SAFETY LAW IN VIRGIN HOLIDAYS DESTINATIONS FROM MAY, HELPING CALAMITY JANES  AND CITY SLICKERS TO AVOID BURNING IN THE HIGH NOON SUN

Virgin Holidays is today announcing the introduction of a new initiative in all of its destinations as part of its ongoing partnership with leading safer sun awareness charity, SKCIN – ‘Sun Sheriffs’. Trained by SKCIN to spread the word about safer sun practises, and able to spot the first signs of someone burning in the high noon rays, the ‘Sun Sheriffs’ are a further demonstration of Virgin Holidays’ commitment to ensuring its customers well-being and to helping them unleash their mojo.

‘Sun Sheriffs’ will be patrolling Virgin Holidays resorts from May 2014, and rolling out over the coming months in time for summer holiday showdowns. Carrying holsters loaded with six-shooting suncream guns for midday draws, misting fans and safer sun literature, and sporting a distinctive uniform of a cowboy hat, badge and waistcoat, Virgin Holidays customers will have no trouble recognising the Sheriffs as they lay down the five laws of safe safety: Slip, Slop, Slap, Slide and Shade!

·       Slip…on a t-shirt to keep shoulders covered as they can easily burn
·       Slop…on SPF 30+ sun cream with Broad spectrum, 4STAR and UVA protection
·       Slap…on a broad brimmed hat to shade the face, neck and ears
·       Slide…on quality wrap around shades to protect your eyes
·       Shade…from the sun, particularly between 11am and 3pm when it is at its hottest

Nancy Hartford, Head of Overseas at Virgin Holidays comments: “It’s easy to forget all the education we’ve had about safer sun once we hit the beach so the Virgin Holidays Sun Sheriffs are going to be helping our customers to remain tan aware whilst they’re on holiday. Our partnership with SKCIN is the first of its kind for a holiday company and we’re delighted to be introducing this new service with them.”
Charlotte Fionda of SKCIN said:  “As a national skin cancer charity we know that the reality is many holiday makers are desperate for a tan and often go to extremes to achieve their golden glow.  We really need to change attitudes and behaviours towards over exposure to UV in order to reduce the soaring rates of skin cancer in years to come.  We all enjoy holidays and the sun and that should continue, but let's ensure people enjoy safer sun and take appropriate sun safe precautions.


“Virgin holidays’ Sun Sheriffs are a fun and practical way to get this message across.”


For more information on the importance of sun safety please visit: http://www.tanaware.co.uk/

Thursday 1 May 2014

Skcin & AXA PPP Healthcare

We’ve teamed up with AXA PPP Healthcare to launch an innovative campaign about the sun.  Our campaign aims to bring about awareness to families, kids and grown-ups about sun safety. Have a look at the activity within our campaign on the links below, we hope you like it and will share the sun safe message far and wide!

1. Sun Aware information page on AXA Website




2. Interactive Sun Safety Guide






3. Kids Sun Safe Superstar competition via Facebook



We want kids to draw, paint or have a photo taken of themselves as a Sun Safe Superhero. Post your images on our Facebook gallery. The five lucky winners’ will be picked at random and used within our animated film from our book 'George the Sun Safe Superstar'.