Thursday 24 March 2016

Congratulations to Dove Holes Ce Primary School who have just renewed their Sun Safe Schools Accreditation.

Skcin are pleased to announce that Dove Holes Ce Primary School in Greater Manchester have renewed their Sun Safe Schools Accreditation. The accreditation has been awarded to the school as they have completed the necessary steps to ensure their pupils and employees are educated on the importance of sun safety and that a suitable sun safe environment and policy is put in place and reviewed annually.

Skcin’s Sun Safe Schools, Sun Safe Nurseries and Sun Safe Workplaces national accreditation schemes are dedicated to educating at risk groups and future generations on the importance of sun safety to prevent skin cancer and promote early detection of the disease.

Springfield Primary School Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Shade

Congratulations to Springfield Primary School for pledging to explore options regarding providing shaded areas for children during breaks outside.

“We are going to be investing in an outdoor classroom for the Key Stage Two children which will provide adequate shade for them; currently we use parasols when the weather is sunny.”

(Jane Joyce - Springfield Primary School)

Stanton Vale Special School Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Stanton Vale Special School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Stanton Vale Special 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 sun hats and sunscreen will be worn at all times. We ask parents to put on sunscreen before their child comes to school and send in a sun hat”

“We have made all staff aware of their responsibility to ensure our pupils wear a sunhat and sunscreen is applied before thy go putside.”

(Chris White - Stanton Vale Special School)

Wednesday 23 March 2016

Horsley Woodhouse Primary School is now an Official Sun Safe School!

Congratulations to Horsley Woodhouse Primary School for obtaining their Sun Safe School Status & Award

“Very successful campaign. Sun awareness was increased and the children used the sun cream dispensers actively. ”

(Helen Cornfield - Horsley Woodhouse Primary School)

Horsley Woodhouse Primary School Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Shade

Congratulations to Horsley Woodhouse Primary School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Horsley Woodhouse Primary School

“We have a canopy that provides shade in the playground and on the field we have a wooded area with trees which again provides shade.”

(Helen Cornfield - Horsley Woodhouse Primary School)

Congratulations to Kirk Ireton C Of E Primary School who have just renewed their Sun Safe Schools Accreditation.

Skcin are pleased to announce that Kirk Ireton C Of E Primary School in Derbyshire have renewed their Sun Safe Schools Accreditation. The accreditation has been awarded to the school as they have completed the necessary steps to ensure their pupils and employees are educated on the importance of sun safety and that a suitable sun safe environment and policy is put in place and reviewed annually.

Skcin’s Sun Safe Schools, Sun Safe Nurseries and Sun Safe Workplaces national accreditation schemes are dedicated to educating at risk groups and future generations on the importance of sun safety to prevent skin cancer and promote early detection of the disease.

Kirk Ireton C Of E Primary School Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Kirk Ireton C Of E Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Kirk Ireton 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.

“The staff of Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School will ensure that all children have access to sun hats and sunscreen and that spare hats will always be available, to ensure that both pupils and adults have adequate sun protection. The hats will be worn appropriately by both pupils and adults. Hats are always available from the School Office.”

“All staff at Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School are fully aware of and understand their duty to behave as active role models with regard to sun safety.”

(Beverley Caldicott - Kirk Ireton C Of E Primary School)

Kirk Ireton C Of E Primary School is now an Official Sun Safe School!

Congratulations to Kirk Ireton C Of E Primary School for obtaining their Sun Safe School Status & Award

“The pupils and staff of Kirk Ireton C of E Primary School are very proud to have achieved our Sun Safe School status! Working through the stages, from initially getting started, receiving the excellent resources and putting everything into practice - we have had fun finding out how to keep ourselves safe in the sun whilst also learning of the dangers of not being sun safe. This is an on-going project and we aim to continue our learning and access further class resources from the Sun Safe Schools site. ”

(Beverley Caldicott - Kirk Ireton C Of E Primary School)

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

Congratulations to Horsley Woodhouse Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Horsley Woodhouse 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 school ensures that the provision of sun hats and sun screen is actioned appropriately and kept on school premises.”

“All staff are aware of their duty to behave as active role models. They understand and agree to act as role models.”

(Helen Cornfield - Horsley Woodhouse Primary School)

Congratulations to Portway Infant School who have just renewed their Sun Safe Schools Accreditation.

Skcin are pleased to announce that Portway Infant School in Derbyshire have renewed their Sun Safe Schools Accreditation. The accreditation has been awarded to the school as they have completed the necessary steps to ensure their pupils and employees are educated on the importance of sun safety and that a suitable sun safe environment and policy is put in place and reviewed annually.

Skcin’s Sun Safe Schools, Sun Safe Nurseries and Sun Safe Workplaces national accreditation schemes are dedicated to educating at risk groups and future generations on the importance of sun safety to prevent skin cancer and promote early detection of the disease.

Portway Infant School is now an Official Sun Safe School!

Congratulations to Portway Infant School for obtaining their Sun Safe School Status & Award

“Now we have got used to the resources and the staff have worked with the children it will be something that we intend to use every year. The children do need constant reminders and the resources are useful to use with the children each year.”

(Claire Walker - Portway Infant School)

Tuesday 22 March 2016

Dove Holes CE Primary School Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Shade

Congratulations to Dove Holes CE Primary School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Dove Holes CE Primary School

“There are trees in the adjacent Church grounds which provide shade in the playground. We also use a gazebo for extra shade.”

(Jenny Allin - Dove Holes CE Primary School)

St Laurence C Of E Primary School Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Introductory Assembly Plan

Congratulations to St Laurence C Of E Primary School for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:

Assembly photo submitted by St Laurence C Of E Primary School

“We either have this overall photo of the Assembly or just a close up with the Sun Safe equipment.”

(Debbie Halford - St Laurence C Of E Primary School)

St Laurence C Of E Primary School Completes Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Lesson Plan

Congratulations to St Laurence C Of E Primary School for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.

Lesson Plan photo submitted by St Laurence C Of E Primary School

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(Debbie Halford - St Laurence C Of E Primary School)

Congratulations to Jack-in-the-box Pre-school Nursery who have just renewed their Sun Safe Nurseries Accreditation.

Skcin are pleased to announce that Jack-in-the-box Pre-school Nursery in Dorset have renewed their Sun Safe Nurseries Accreditation. The accreditation has been awarded to the nursery as they have completed the necessary steps to ensure their pupils and employees are educated on the importance of sun safety and that a suitable sun safe environment and policy is put in place and reviewed annually.

Skcin’s Sun Safe Schools, Sun Safe Nurseries and Sun Safe Workplaces national accreditation schemes are dedicated to educating at risk groups and future generations on the importance of sun safety to prevent skin cancer and promote early detection of the disease.

The Meadows Primary School is now an Official Sun Safe School!

Congratulations to The Meadows Primary School for obtaining their Sun Safe School Status & Award

“This was a very positive experience for the school. The children were very sensible with the sun cream dispensers and always applied it before they went out to break. We are very fortunate to have extensive fields so being more aware of the dangers of the sun is especially important. ”

(Faye Lemmings - The Meadows Primary School)

Congratulations to The Meadows Primary School who have just renewed their Sun Safe Schools Accreditation.

Skcin are pleased to announce that The Meadows Primary School in Derbyshire have renewed their Sun Safe Schools Accreditation. The accreditation has been awarded to the school as they have completed the necessary steps to ensure their pupils and employees are educated on the importance of sun safety and that a suitable sun safe environment and policy is put in place and reviewed annually.

Skcin’s Sun Safe Schools, Sun Safe Nurseries and Sun Safe Workplaces national accreditation schemes are dedicated to educating at risk groups and future generations on the importance of sun safety to prevent skin cancer and promote early detection of the disease.

Sawley Junior School Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Shade

Congratulations to Sawley Junior School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Sawley Junior School

“We have a gazebo which seats 30 pupils plus trees around the edge of the playground that also offer shade”

(Clare Whitmore - Sawley Junior School)

Sunday 20 March 2016

Kirk Ireton C Of E Primary School Completes Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Lesson Plan

Congratulations to Kirk Ireton C Of E Primary School for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.

Lesson Plan photo submitted by Kirk Ireton C Of E Primary School

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(Beverley Caldicott - Kirk Ireton C Of E Primary School)

English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary 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.

“ As a school we will ensure that the provision of the sun hats and sunscreen, including spares, will be actioned appropriately and kept on school premises as per the guidelines already outlined by the Sun Safe project. ”

“The staff at English Martyrs' understand that as part of their duty of care they have a responsibility to educate the children in sun safety. This process of education is completed through lessons, role models and guidance. We work in collaboration with the parents and children to achieve our goal to be a Sun Safe school.”

(Kate Mann - English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy)

Congratulations to English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy who have just renewed their Sun Safe Schools Accreditation.

Skcin are pleased to announce that English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy in Nottinghamshire have renewed their Sun Safe Schools Accreditation. The accreditation has been awarded to the school as they have completed the necessary steps to ensure their pupils and employees are educated on the importance of sun safety and that a suitable sun safe environment and policy is put in place and reviewed annually.

Skcin’s Sun Safe Schools, Sun Safe Nurseries and Sun Safe Workplaces national accreditation schemes are dedicated to educating at risk groups and future generations on the importance of sun safety to prevent skin cancer and promote early detection of the disease.

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

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

“Sun safe letters were sent to parents together with the booklet. All pupils are asked to bring a hat to school to ensure their heads are covered when the weather is hot. This request goes out at the beginning of each academic year. We hold a box of spare hats for any child who has forgotten their hat. Children are not allowed out in the hot midday sun unless their head are covered. Children returned the consent forms for sun cream. Some parents did a skin patch test to ensure their children could safely used the cream. Each day the clock was checked and a sign put up in the corridor whether sun cream was needed.”

“All staff have been made aware of their duty as role models and ensure sun safety is carried out within the school”

(Jane Lambert - Herbert Strutt Primary School)

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

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

“The school has sold and made sure that sunhats are available for the children. Parents have provided sunscreen for their children and we have kept spare hats and suncream for children who do not have them. ”

“All staff are aware of their duty and have agreed to be role models with regard to sun safety.”

(Claire Walker - Portway Infant School)

Portway Infant School Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Shade

Congratulations to Portway Infant School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Portway Infant School

“We have trees that the children play under when it is sunny. We are also going to have a canopy built this year in the playground to give more shade. ”

(Claire Walker - Portway Infant School)

Heatherton Preschool Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“The children enjoyed the story of George the sun safe superstar and have learnt the song even though it is not summer yet but they are prepared and will carry on singing the song so they do not forget.”

(Deborah Dusanjh - Heatherton Preschool)

“I make a pledge to regularly use the resources provided to reinforce the sun safe message to our children”

(Deborah Dusanjh - Heatherton Preschool)

Wednesday 16 March 2016

Congratulations to Rudgwick Pre-school who have just renewed their Sun Safe Nurseries Accreditation.

Skcin are pleased to announce that Rudgwick Pre-school in Surrey have renewed their Sun Safe Nurseries Accreditation. The accreditation has been awarded to the nursery as they have completed the necessary steps to ensure their pupils and employees are educated on the importance of sun safety and that a suitable sun safe environment and policy is put in place and reviewed annually.

Skcin’s Sun Safe Schools, Sun Safe Nurseries and Sun Safe Workplaces national accreditation schemes are dedicated to educating at risk groups and future generations on the importance of sun safety to prevent skin cancer and promote early detection of the disease.

Tuesday 15 March 2016

Tiny Toez Treehouse Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“children engaged really well and loved the singing”

(Michelle Gould - Tiny Toez Treehouse)

“we will continue to provide regular resources for staff and children ”

(Michelle Gould - Tiny Toez Treehouse)

Monday 14 March 2016

Congratulations to Carisbrooke Clever Cloggs Day Care Limited who have just renewed their Sun Safe Nurseries Accreditation.

Skcin are pleased to announce that Carisbrooke Clever Cloggs Day Care Limited in Hampshire have renewed their Sun Safe Nurseries Accreditation. The accreditation has been awarded to the nursery as they have completed the necessary steps to ensure their pupils and employees are educated on the importance of sun safety and that a suitable sun safe environment and policy is put in place and reviewed annually.

Skcin’s Sun Safe Schools, Sun Safe Nurseries and Sun Safe Workplaces national accreditation schemes are dedicated to educating at risk groups and future generations on the importance of sun safety to prevent skin cancer and promote early detection of the disease.

Congratulations to St Bartholomew's Ce (vc) Primary who have just renewed their Sun Safe Schools Accreditation.

Skcin are pleased to announce that St Bartholomew's Ce (vc) Primary in Greater Manchester have renewed their Sun Safe Schools Accreditation. The accreditation has been awarded to the school as they have completed the necessary steps to ensure their pupils and employees are educated on the importance of sun safety and that a suitable sun safe environment and policy is put in place and reviewed annually.

Skcin’s Sun Safe Schools, Sun Safe Nurseries and Sun Safe Workplaces national accreditation schemes are dedicated to educating at risk groups and future generations on the importance of sun safety to prevent skin cancer and promote early detection of the disease.

Congratulations to First Friends Private Day Nursery who have just renewed their Sun Safe Nurseries Accreditation.

Skcin are pleased to announce that First Friends Private Day Nursery in Derbyshire have renewed their Sun Safe Nurseries Accreditation. The accreditation has been awarded to the nursery as they have completed the necessary steps to ensure their pupils and employees are educated on the importance of sun safety and that a suitable sun safe environment and policy is put in place and reviewed annually.

Skcin’s Sun Safe Schools, Sun Safe Nurseries and Sun Safe Workplaces national accreditation schemes are dedicated to educating at risk groups and future generations on the importance of sun safety to prevent skin cancer and promote early detection of the disease.

Thursday 10 March 2016

St Bartholomew's CE (VC) Primary is now an Official Sun Safe School!

Congratulations to St Bartholomew's CE (VC) Primary for obtaining their Sun Safe School Status & Award

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(Anne Collins - St Bartholomew's CE (VC) Primary)

St Bartholomew's CE (VC) Primary Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Shade

Congratulations to St Bartholomew's CE (VC) Primary for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by St Bartholomew's CE (VC) Primary

“We provide natural shade in our playground throughout the day by having a number of large trees on site. As a small school (14 children) we can all find shade. ”

(Anne Collins - St Bartholomew's CE (VC) Primary)

St Bartholomew's CE (VC) Primary Completes Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Lesson Plan

Congratulations to St Bartholomew's CE (VC) Primary for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.

Lesson Plan photo submitted by St Bartholomew's CE (VC) Primary

“We all made safety posters to follow our understanding of sun safety and display them in the corridor so we can read them on our way to the playground. Our sun cream dispenser is also in the corridor so that we can easily access it.”

(Anne Collins - St Bartholomew's CE (VC) Primary)

St Bartholomew's CE (VC) Primary Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to St Bartholomew's CE (VC) Primary for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. St Bartholomew's CE (VC) 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.

“Letter for parents. Parents are regularly reminded about Sun Safety through school newsletters”

“Staff all take an active part in keeping children safe in the sun and modelling good attitudes to sun safety.”

(Anne Collins - St Bartholomew's CE (VC) Primary)

Wednesday 9 March 2016


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Monday 7 March 2016

Chellaston Infant School Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Shade

Congratulations to Chellaston Infant School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Chellaston Infant School

“We provide shade using a variety of sun shelters and have purchased a new canopy on the playground this academic year.”

(Rachel Leyland - Chellaston Infant School)