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Congratulations to Redhill Primary for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:
Assembly photo submitted by Redhill Primary
“We have used the story and video several times, especially on days when UV levels are high as a reminder to children.”
(Nicola Bargh - Redhill Primary)
Congratulations to Shelton Infant School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by Shelton Infant School
“We have a large canopy in our Adventure Play area to provide shade. ”
(Sue Derbyshire - Shelton Infant School)
Congratulations to Waingroves Primary School for obtaining their Sun Safe School Status & Award
“This has been a very positive experience for our whole school. The children and staff are now very aware of being sun safe.”
(Angela Futers - Waingroves Primary School)
Congratulations to Bradwell C E (C) Infant School for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.
Lesson Plan photo submitted by Bradwell C E (C) Infant School
“Whole school assembly and class work on sun safety, the children did some wonderful posters which are displayed in the school entrance to remind everyone what to do!”
(Geoff Wharton - Bradwell C E (C) Infant School)
Congratulations to Waingroves Primary School for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.
Lesson Plan photo submitted by Waingroves Primary School
“All year groups were enthusiastic about the lesson and most children have completed three activity sheets and now have their stickers”
(Angela Futers - Waingroves Primary School)
Congratulations to Waingroves Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Waingroves 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.
“All children in our school have been provided with a sunhat which is kept in school. Sunscreen is available in all classrooms and in the reception area of our school. We are committed to ensuring that these are used appropriately. ”
“All staff have been made aware and understand their responsibility as role models”
(Angela Futers - Waingroves Primary School)
Congratulations to St Mary's Catholic Primary School And Nursery for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. St Mary's Catholic Primary School And Nursery 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 has ordered legionaries sun hats to be sold at a reduced price. School has sourced sun cream refills and has ordered 4 boxes of 6. We have Sunsafe monitors that update classes throughout the day on the UV levels and protection needed. There is also a provision of some spare hats.”
“The Sunsafe policy has been shared with all staff in school and they are encouraged to act responsible in the sun and promote sun safety among their pupils.”
(Carla Dobson - St Mary's Catholic Primary School And Nursery)
Congratulations to St Mary's Catholic Primary School And Nursery for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by St Mary's Catholic Primary School And Nursery
“* shaded veranda in key stage 1 playground
* shaded outdoor classroom on key stage 1 playground.
* picnic tables with umbrellas on key stage 2 playground.
* key stage 2 field has two large sun shields. ”
(Carla Dobson - St Mary's Catholic Primary School And Nursery)
Congratulations to St Mary's Catholic Primary School And Nursery for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:
Assembly photo submitted by St Mary's Catholic Primary School And Nursery
“We completed the sun safe assembly to the whole school and staff were also in attendance. We taught the children about George and look how Slip, Slap, Slop. We also have the assembly slides available and photos of our assembly are on our school website. ”
(Carla Dobson - St Mary's Catholic Primary School And Nursery)
Congratulations to St Mary's Catholic Primary School And Nursery for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.
Lesson Plan photo submitted by St Mary's Catholic Primary School And Nursery
“We held a sun safety week and provided each class with 5 different resources/work to complete. We have compiled a key stage 1 and 2 folder containing all work and are currently in the process of creating a sun safety display. photo shows collated work.”
(Carla Dobson - St Mary's Catholic Primary School And Nursery)
Congratulations to Shelton Infant School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Shelton Infant 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 parents received a copy of the attached letter and as a school we are now committed to ensuring all children are wearing sunhats when playing outside and these sun hats are kept in school at all times. We have also purchased a number of hats from your web site for those children who do not have them. The sun screen dispensers will be available to all children every day and will be topped up as necessary. ”
“All staff now wear sun hats when involved in outdoor activities and all model the correct use of the sun cream dispensers.”
(Sue Derbyshire - Shelton Infant School)
Congratulations to Griffe Field Primary School for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.
Lesson Plan photo submitted by Griffe Field Primary School
“we all completed sunsafe superstar worksheets and talked about what we needed to do to be sunsafe”
(Elizabeth McDonald - Griffe Field Primary School)
Congratulations to Griffe Field Primary School for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:
Assembly photo submitted by Griffe Field Primary School
“A teacher did a sunsafe assembly to the whole school and then we re-capped on sunsafety in our own classrooms.”
(Elizabeth McDonald - Griffe Field Primary School)
Congratulations to Marsh Lane Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Marsh Lane 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.
“I handed out the letter to every child in our school along with the leaflets. ”
“I downloaded the booklet and put it up in the staffroom for all staff to see and take note.”
(Chloe Fletcher - Marsh Lane Primary School)
Congratulations to Outwoods Primary School for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:
Assembly photo submitted by Outwoods Primary School
“We as a school made the decision to do the assembly in a slightly different way. In circle time, each year group, including Nursery were given a personalised assembly. This allowed for more time with the children and also allowed valuable interaction to take place. All the children loved the SLI, SLOP,SLAP song!”
(Denise Shaw - Outwoods Primary School)
Congratulations to Outwoods Primary School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by Outwoods Primary School
“As a school we are lucky to have several mature trees around the grounds. Also thanks to our forward thinking Senior Leadership Team and The Parents & Friends Association we have several sun sals too. These are especially important in EYFS where the children spend a lot of their learning and playing outside.”
(Denise Shaw - Outwoods Primary School)
Congratulations to Outwoods Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Outwoods 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.
“Please find attached the parent letter that our school adapted to make their own. It has gone out to all parents, carers and persons with parental responsibility.”
“The teachers and all other adults within Outwoods Primary School are aware of their duty of care and they pledge to become active role models for all the pupils.”
(Denise Shaw - Outwoods Primary School)
Congratulations to Ladywood Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Ladywood 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.
“The letter with booklet has been sent out to all families in school Nursery -Year 6.
The letter and policy ha also been submitted to Governors.”
“Every member of staff has been given a copy of the letter and policy.”
(Joanne Jerrom - Ladywood Primary School)
Congratulations to Ladywood Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Ladywood 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.
“The letter with booklet has been sent out to all families in school Nursery -Year 6.
The letter and policy ha also been submitted to Governors.”
“Every member of staff has been given a copy of the letter and policy.”
(Joanne Jerrom - Ladywood Primary School)
Congratulations to Ashbourne Hilltop Infant And Nursery School for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.
Lesson Plan photo submitted by Ashbourne Hilltop Infant And Nursery School
“This initiative has been very well received by the children and their parents. Although the children are very young (3-7) they have learnt about using the monitor, applying their own sun screen and wearing hats. Thank you for your efforts in this important area of PSHE. ”
(Hazel Jaques - Ashbourne Hilltop Infant And Nursery School)
Congratulations to Griffe Field Primary School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by Griffe Field Primary School
“our school has several gazebos and also lots of trees with provide shade”
(Elizabeth McDonald - Griffe Field Primary School)
Congratulations to Cloudside Junior School for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.
Lesson Plan photo submitted by Cloudside Junior School
“Each class has now completed the "George the Sun Safe Superstar" lesson and discussion. each pupil has completed at least 3 activity sheets and a linked lesson plan. We have a sun safe school display board with some of the work produced with the sun safe message.”
(Rachel Reid - Cloudside Junior School)
Congratulations to South Normanton Nursery School for reading George the Sun Safe Superstar to all their children and introducing everyone to the ‘Slip, Slap, Slop song’.South Normanton Nursery School have also pledged to continue to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to their children.
“We had a Sun Safe week at school and all Nursery children (96 children) read the story and covered lots of learning about sun safety. I undertook some lesson observations in this week and the children showed that they had an understanding of staying safe in the sun. They all participated with great enthusiasm and each child, even children with EAL and SEN were able to give examples of how to stay safe. The song has become a favourite alongside our other 3 sun safe songs that we sing anyway. A parent commented on how their child had reminded them of how to stay safe!”
(Stephanie Astle - South Normanton Nursery School)
“A sun safe week has become a permanent feature on our long term plan and we will use the resources each year to support this. Sun safety has become a fixture in our induction for new children, in our school booklet and on our website. Our sun safe policy will also be approved at Full Governing Body meeting next month and this will be reviewed yearly. We will ensure that sun hats are available for children to use when they forget theirs and sun cream is also available in our disabled facilities for parents to use if they have forgotten and we can then support them to remember! We are very excited about becoming a sun safe Nursery, we have put a display up to show off our learning and celebrated this by sharing on our schools social media sites!”
(Stephanie Astle - South Normanton Nursery School)
Congratulations to RATHMELL PRIMARY for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:
Assembly photo submitted by RATHMELL PRIMARY
“I delivered the sun safe assembly to the whole school on Thursday 18th June 2015. The children then designed a sun safe poster. all posters will be displayed around school before judging next week. The winning design will be sent home to all families via our weekly newsletter. ”
(NICOLA DEVEREUX - RATHMELL PRIMARY)
Congratulations to Egginton Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Egginton 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.
“Spare sun hats are already in school along with sunscreen as expected.”
“All staff of aware of their status as a role model and actively wear sun hats when outside.”
(Karen Puszczynska - Egginton Primary School)
Congratulations to Anglesey Primary Academy for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Anglesey Primary Academy 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.
“Th e attached letter was sent out to all parents before half term. The school purchased 200 sun hats and have been selling them at the start of each day as well as providing them free to all midday supervisors. Sunscreen dispensers have been placed in all classrooms.”
“All staff, including midday supervisors understand the need to be role models in regard to sun safety.”
(Liz Runcorn - Anglesey Primary Academy)
Congratulations to Parkview Primary School for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:
Assembly photo submitted by Parkview Primary School
“i have now done 2 assemblies on sun safety - ne to introduce the scheme and one to reinforce the learning”
(Lisa Vee - Parkview Primary School)
Congratulations to Anglesey Primary Academy for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:
Assembly photo submitted by Anglesey Primary Academy
“We held three introductory assemblies on 8th/9th of June, using a child to model safe play in the sun and sang the Slip Slop Slap song.”
(Liz Runcorn - Anglesey Primary Academy)
Congratulations to Aldercar Infant School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by Aldercar Infant School
“We have an outdoor classroom and play area with trees as shade.”
(Sally Smith - Aldercar Infant School )
Congratulations to Springfield Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Springfield 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.
“Springfield Primary School pledge to ensure the provision of sun hats and sunscreen for our pupils.”
“All Springfield Primary School staff are aware of their role as role models to the children and have agreed to follow the Sun Safe Schools guidance.”
(Jane Joyce - Springfield Primary School)
Congratulations to Parkview Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Parkview 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.
“All children have had a letter about providing hats and sun screen. Staff have been kept informed of all the plans and proposals”
“Staff agree to act as role models”
(Lisa Vee - Parkview Primary School)
Congratulations to Tansley Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Tansley 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.
“Letters have gone home, we will make sure all children have a hat and sun glasses in school and top up sun cream regularly using our UV sensor to help us know when. We will provide spare hats if needed to children who forget their hats. ”
“Teachers are all aware of their duties, I have been wearing my hat each playtime on sunny days. All staff have read the letters that have been sent home. ”
(Julie Wilson - Tansley Primary School)
Congratulations to Tansley Primary School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by Tansley Primary School
“Our school has a large playing field, including a lovely shady area of trees and a willow dome providing shade. ”
(Julie Wilson - Tansley Primary School)
Congratulations to Coppice Primary School for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:
Assembly photo submitted by Coppice Primary School
“The children in year four took the assemble after our lessons on George the sun safe superstar they read the book aloud and informed the school of the things they needed to do to keep safe in the sun.”
(Emma Stallion - Coppice Primary School)
Congratulations to Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School for pledging to explore options regarding providing shaded areas for children during breaks outside.
“Yes we have done this”
(Samantha Parkinson - Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School)
Congratulations to St Laurence C Of E Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. St Laurence C Of E 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.
“We modified the letter a little to help our parents.”
“Our Teachers were briefed in their Staff Meeting and are acting as suitable role models.”
(Debbie Halford - St Laurence C Of E Primary School)
Congratulations to St Laurence C Of E Primary School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by St Laurence C Of E Primary School
“We also have planted trees on part of our field but they are still only around 5' tall!”
(Debbie Halford - St Laurence C Of E Primary School)
Congratulations to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. St Joseph's Catholic 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.
“St Joseph's Catholic Primary School pledges to ensure that all children and staff wear a suitable hat and cover up with sunscreen. Hats are already available to purchase from school and spares are now also available. ”
“All staff have received an email explaining the process of becoming a sun safe accredited school. All resources have been made available. Staff have actively taken on this task and are excited about being positive role models. Some beautiful appropriate hats have been purchased. ”
(Mrs Vanessa Dodes - St Joseph's Catholic Primary School)
Congratulations to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
“Although we are very fortunate to be surrounded by beautiful trees here at St Joseph's, not all provide sufficient shade in the right places. We have recently placed an order for an outdoor learning area for FS2 which will provide plenty of shade. We are also in the process of drawing up a long-term plan to combat the issue across other areas of the school. We will explore fundraising options with our PTA who are very much in support of the project. ”
(Mrs Vanessa Dodes - St Joseph's Catholic Primary School)
Congratulations to RATHMELL PRIMARY for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. RATHMELL PRIMARY 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.
“WE WILL KEEP A SUPPLY OF SUN HATS IN SCHOOL FOR THOSE CHILDREN WHO FORGET TO BRING THEIR OWN. WE WILL ALSO HAVE SUN CREAM (AT LEAST FACTOR 50) FOR CHILDREN TO USE IN SCHOOL”
“WE AGREE TO ACT AS POSITIVE ROLE MODELS WITH REGARDS TO SUN SAFETY BY USING HATS, SUNGLASSES, SUNCREAM AND USING SHADY AREAS”
(NICOLA DEVEREUX - RATHMELL PRIMARY)
Congratulations to Allenton Community Primary School for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.
Lesson Plan photo submitted by Allenton Community Primary School
“the story was read in assembly and teachers made aware of the resources to follow up the assembly in class - plans are also in place to hold a sun safe awareness day where children complete work relating to the book. Work completed by the children is attached”
(Jennie White - Allenton Community Primary School )
Congratulations to Allenton Community Primary School for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:
Assembly photo submitted by Allenton Community Primary School
“assembly was held with the whole school - photos attached as requested”
(Jennie White - Allenton Community Primary School )
Congratulations to Swanwick School And Sports College for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Swanwick School And Sports College 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.
“Swanwick School and Sports Collge have sent a letter out to each child and the provision of sun hats and sun screen is available in our school. They are kept on the school premises and are easily accessible to all students.”
“All staff have been made aware, understand and agree to act as appropriate role models with regard to sun safety. ”
(Michelle Leivers - Swanwick School And Sports College)
Congratulations to Swanwick School And Sports College for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by Swanwick School And Sports College
“We have a small shaded area under a tree and a porch shelter over a classroom. We are looking to provide more shelter for the school.”
(Michelle Leivers - Swanwick School And Sports College)
Congratulations to Swanwick School And Sports College for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:
Assembly photo submitted by Swanwick School And Sports College
“The Headteacher held an assembly. The assembly went very well with all children engaged and listening and understanding. They asked questions and were very keen to look at the Sun UV Station.”
(Michelle Leivers - Swanwick School And Sports College)
Congratulations to Lea Primary School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by Lea Primary School
“Our upper infants playground has large trees along one side, providing great shade on sunny days. Our lower junior playground is shaded by the school building in mid afternoon and also has a sheltered area surrounded by trees”
(Amanda Whittam - Lea Primary School)
Congratulations to Lea Primary School for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:
Assembly photo submitted by Lea Primary School
“The head teacher Mrs Maycock conducted a Sun Safe assembly w/c 1st June, introducing the children to the sun safe character 'George' and explaining the need to use sun screen and protect ourselves from strong sun.”
(Amanda Whittam - Lea Primary School)
Congratulations to Dunton Bassett Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Dunton Bassett 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.
“Dunton Bassett Primary School will ensure that children wear hats and sunscreen when appropriate. We have spare hats available to those children who do not arrive in school with a hat.”
“All staff have been made aware of, understand and agree to act as appropriate role models with regard to sun safety.”
(Jacqui Haspel - Dunton Bassett Primary School)
Congratulations to Dunton Bassett Primary School for pledging to explore options regarding providing shaded areas for children during breaks outside.
“The PTA are currently raising money to provide the school with an "outdoor classroom" that will provide a sheltered area for the children.”
(Jacqui Haspel - Dunton Bassett Primary School)
Congratulations to Bradwell C E (C) Infant School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by Bradwell C E (C) Infant School
“we have a shelter plus lots of large trees which provide shade for our children”
(Geoff Wharton - Bradwell C E (C) Infant School)
Congratulations to Bradwell C E (C) Infant School for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:
Assembly photo submitted by Bradwell C E (C) Infant School
“Sun Safe Assembly - introduction to slip, slap slop!”
(Geoff Wharton - Bradwell C E (C) Infant School)
Congratulations to Mornington Primary School for pledging to explore options regarding providing shaded areas for children during breaks outside.
“We are currently building a canopy on the Key stage one playground to provide extra shade for the youngest pupils. This will also include additional canopy for shade for Foundation Stage 2 children.”
(Linda Azemia - Mornington Primary School)
Congratulations to Mornington Primary School for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:
Assembly photo submitted by Mornington Primary School
“The children responded really well to the assembly and have caught on to the Slip, Slap, Slop tune. We also watched another video about sun safety and with the Upper Key Stage 2 children we talked a lot about skin cancer.”
(Linda Azemia - Mornington Primary School)
Congratulations to Abbots Farm Infant School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Abbots Farm Infant 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.
“I pledge to ensure all children have access to sun hats and sunscreen even if it has not been supplied by parents.”
“All staff ensure they are wearing sunscreen and hats when outside”
(Jeanette Lovejoy - Abbots Farm Infant School)
Congratulations to Abbots Farm Infant School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Abbots Farm Infant 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.
“I pledge to ensure all children have access to sun hats and sunscreen even if it has not been supplied by parents.”
“All staff ensure they are wearing sunscreen and hats when outside”
(Jeanette Lovejoy - Abbots Farm Infant School)
Congratulations to Griffe Field Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Griffe Field 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.
“we have asked parents to provide sunhats and will provide spares after some fundraising”
“all staff are aware of the need to be role-models with regard to sun safety”
(Elizabeth McDonald - Griffe Field Primary School)
Congratulations to Shirland Primary for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:
Assembly photo submitted by Shirland Primary
“The assembly was held on 8th June. The children were also shown the new suncream dispensers, books and games provided through the appeal.”
(Kim Buxton - Shirland Primary)
Congratulations to Lea Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Lea 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.
“Lea Primary School are committed to the Sun Safe scheme and have ensured that all children have access to their sun hats and sun screen at all times. We have put our UV dial in the playground to ensure that we can monitor the strength of the UV rays and can apply sun screen.”
“All staff and parents have been made aware of the need to be good role models with respect to sun safety.”
(Amanda Whittam - Lea Primary School)
Congratulations to Shirland Primary for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by Shirland Primary
“We have two main areas for shade in addition to any tree shade. One is for Infants and one for juniors. The new junior canopy has just been completed and is 10m x 5m in size.”
(Kim Buxton - Shirland Primary)
Congratulations to Lons Infant School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by Lons Infant School
“We have several areas of shade in our playground. We have two playhouses, a large outdoor classroom, a small gazebo, shade from trees and a willow tunnel. The children are encouraged to use these at playtime and lunchtime. ”
(Amanda Lewis - Lons Infant School)
Congratulations to Lons Infant School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Lons Infant 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.
“We will ensure that children at Lons Infant School are wearing sunscreen and that sunhats are worn. We will provide sunhats for children who have not brought them into school. Sunscreen is available to all children within each classroom in the form of a dispenser. ”
“All staff are aware of their responsibilities for sun safety. They are role models within the school at playtimes and lunchtimes. ”
(Amanda Lewis - Lons Infant School)
Congratulations to Lons Infant School for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.
Lesson Plan photo submitted by Lons Infant School
“Children are talking about slip, slop, slap and going home and telling parents about what they need to do to be sun safe. Excellent series of lessons. ”
(Amanda Lewis - Lons Infant School)
Congratulations to Lons Infant School for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:
Assembly photo submitted by Lons Infant School
“Great start lots of enthusiasm and interest. ”
(Amanda Lewis - Lons Infant School)
Congratulations to The Peterborough School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by The Peterborough School
“We have many trees on our estate and on our play areas. A large sail has recently been erected in the Senior playground. The Preparatory playground will next year be redeveloped and we are hoping to plant a Willow Tunnel to provide shade also.”
(Lesley McClarnon - The Peterborough School)
Congratulations to The Peterborough School for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:
Assembly photo submitted by The Peterborough School
“This is now the second annual assembly we have held. In the most recent assembly we watched the short animated video of George the Sunsafe Superstar. Two 'sun safe superstar volunteers were then chosen to come to the front and put on sun-hats and capes and answer questions! It was a good way to revisit all the important points from the video. ”
(Lesley McClarnon - The Peterborough School)
Congratulations to Coppice Primary School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by Coppice Primary School
“We have lots of shaded areas including trees, outside classrooms and shelters.”
(Emma Stallion - Coppice Primary School)
Congratulations to RATHMELL PRIMARY for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by RATHMELL PRIMARY
“we have a shelter on the top half of the playground which is used for many things, one of which is to provide a shady area for children during outside activities. We also have a shady 'banking' area at the bottom of the playground with trees providing a cool shaded area.”
(NICOLA DEVEREUX - RATHMELL PRIMARY)
Congratulations to RATHMELL PRIMARY for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. RATHMELL PRIMARY 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.
“WE WILL KEEP A SUPPLY OF SUN HATS IN SCHOOL FOR THOSE CHILDREN WHO FORGET TO BRING THEIR OWN. WE WILL ALSO HAVE SUN CREAM (AT LEAST FACTOR 50) FOR CHILDREN TO USE IN SCHOOL”
“WE AGREE TO ACT AS POSITIVE ROLE MODELS WITH REGARDS TO SUN SAFETY BY USING HATS, SUNGLASSES, SUNCREAM AND USING SHADY AREAS”
(NICOLA DEVEREUX - RATHMELL PRIMARY)
Congratulations to Field House Infant School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Field House Infant 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.
“Second letter sent out today to remind parents of their responsibilities and our responsibilities to care and protect the children. A brief discussion to be held with parents about sun safety at the School Sports Day next Friday- 12 June.”
“All staff informed at initial staff meeting before letter sent out and then agreed to support the sun safe policy today when dispensers put up in classrooms.”
(Nicky Godridge - Field House Infant School)
Congratulations to Swallowfield Lower School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.
Shaded Area photo submitted by Swallowfield Lower School
“The school has a number of shaded areas for the children to access during breaktimes. There are trees surrounding the field providing shaded areas for pupils, which also includes various seated areas. With support of our PTFA, we have recently put up two canopies for extra shade.”
(Gemma Howe - Swallowfield Lower School)
