Saturday 30 April 2016

Little Einsteins Nurseries Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“All the children have really enjoyed the story and are beginning to pick up the words to the SLIP,SLOP,SLAP song.”

(Lindsay Nolan - Little Einsteins Nurseries)

“All staff are very enthusiastic about this topic and will reinforce this message to the children and parents alot.”

(Lindsay Nolan - Little Einsteins Nurseries)

Little Einsteins Nurseries Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Little Einsteins Nurseries for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Little Einsteins Nurseries

“we have a small decking area with a canopy that provides shade for the children.”

(Lindsay Nolan - Little Einsteins Nurseries)

Park Road Nursery Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Park Road Nursery for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Park Road Nursery

“sheltered by trees and shading from the building ”

(Karen Rawlings - Park Road Nursery)

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

Congratulations to Little Leaners for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Little Leaners 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 letter and Sun Safety Fact sheet for parents/carers will be kept on record and all newcomers will receive both letter and fact sheet.”

(Rebecca Waterworth - Little Leaners)

“Our nursery provides spare and appropriate hats and sun creams on the premises at all times, and all staff will act as appropriate role models regarding to sun safety.”

(Rebecca Waterworth - Little Leaners)



Congratulations to St Edmunds Pre School Derby, Findern Community Pre School Derby and Pitter Patter Day Nursery, Swansea for all completing their Sun Safe Accreditation and help educating and protecting our future generations against skin cancer. Thank you and well done!

Tuesday 19 April 2016

Congratulations to Kilburn Junior School who have just renewed their Sun Safe Schools Accreditation.

Skcin are pleased to announce that Kilburn Junior 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.

Monday 18 April 2016


SKCIN ANNOUNCE LAUNCH OF BESPOKE UV RANGE FOR UK PRIMARY SCHOOLS
 
Press release April 2016 

Following the success of the BBC Radio Derby Colin Bloomfield Melanoma Appeal in which Skcin worked with Deb to facilitate the provision of sunscreen and dispensers to every class within 200 primary schools across Derbyshire and East Staffordshire, we are proud to announce that, due to popular demand, these products are now widely available for all primary schools to purchase across the UK.


The bespoke sun stations and branded sunscreen dispensers were designed by Skcin and kindly manufactured by Deb to complement Skcin’s national Sun Safe School’s Accreditation scheme.

Marie Tudor Business Development Manager at Skcin commented "The sun stations and dispensers were incredibly well received by schools during the appeal and subsequently many schools were getting in touch to see how they could also purchase the products. The bespoke resources were an ad hoc order funded by the appeal with 200 sun stations (one for each school) and over 2000 sunscreen dispensers (one for each class in all 200 schools) manufactured specifically for the appeal and the Sun Safe Schools campaign.

Skcin have since worked with closely with Deb to facilitate the production of these items for national availability. We are delighted that these sun stations, quality sunscreen and dispensers are now available for all primary schools to purchase. In line with our objectives of raising awareness and promoting the importance of sun safety in schools, these products are the perfect solution for those schools who wish to ensure they are providing a sun safe environment and policy for their pupils and in helping to protect them from over exposure to UV”.

Paul Jakeway, Marketing Director at Deb, commented: “We are thrilled that an increasing number of schools are understanding their responsibility and providing pupils with effective, UVA ultra-rated protection from the dangers of the sun. Children are particularly vulnerable to sun damage so we are pleased that schools have responded to this initiative and are taking the right steps to help protect them.” 

The sun station designed by Kathryn Clifford features the Sun Safe Super Star character George, with colourful illustrations and guidelines on how to apply sunscreen. The sun station also features mirror and a UV sun dial to encourage children to check out UV levels each day, providing visual reminder about keeping safe in the sun.

The dispensers are a great way for schools to ensure their children have access to a quality, sunscreen which provides UVA ultra rated protection with Sun Protection Factor of 30 (SPF 30). This resource perfectly complements Skcin’s Sun Safe School’s initiative that educates children on the importance of enjoying the sun safely and assists schools in providing a suitable sun safe environment and policy. Many Parent Teacher Associations have shown interest in funding the imitative for the purchase of sunscreen and sun hats.

 

For further information about the Sun Safe Schools scheme and for details of how to order the UV range please visit www.sunsafeschools.co.uk

 

 

Wednesday 6 April 2016

Tibshelf Infant & Nursery School Completes Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Lesson Plan

Congratulations to Tibshelf Infant & Nursery School for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.

Lesson Plan photo submitted by Tibshelf Infant & Nursery School

“Assembly and activities completed last year - plan to do similar this year”

(Zoe Stokes - Tibshelf Infant & Nursery School)

Tibshelf Infant & Nursery School Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Shade

Congratulations to Tibshelf Infant & Nursery School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Tibshelf Infant & Nursery School

“Shade sails on playground - infant & nursery Canopies that are extended as needed - infant & nursery Tree cover in garden area”

(Zoe Stokes - Tibshelf Infant & Nursery School)

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

Congratulations to Tibshelf Infant & Nursery School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Tibshelf Infant & Nursery 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 customised the letter and sent the booklet home. We did this last year and have prepared ready to go out this term.”

“All staff are aware of their duty to behave as active role models”

(Zoe Stokes - Tibshelf Infant & Nursery School)

Friday 1 April 2016

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

Skcin are pleased to announce that Crich Carr 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.

Crich Carr C Of E Primary School is now an Official Sun Safe School!

Congratulations to Crich Carr C Of E Primary School for obtaining their Sun Safe School Status & Award

“All children and staff enjoyed the activities and all parents gave their permission for suncream, and agreed to provide their child with a suitable hat.”

(Vicki Holmes - Crich Carr C Of E Primary School)

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

Congratulations to Crich Carr C Of E Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Crich Carr 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 will ensure that all children have access to the sunscreen stations and that they are encouraged to wear a suitable hat when outdoors.”

“All staff have been briefed and agree to act as positive role models to the children.”

(Vicki Holmes - Crich Carr C Of E Primary School)