Monday 30 April 2018

Congratulations to Holmesdale Infant School who have just renewed their Sun Safe Accreditation!

Skcin are pleased to announce that Holmesdale Infant School in Dronfield have renewed their Sun Safe Schools Accreditation by ensuring their pupils are educated on the importance of sun safety and that a suitable sun safe environment and policy is put in place and reviewed annually.

“We have implemented the sun safe schools project in school for the last few years and it has had an impact on the discussions we have with children about being safe. Parents are supportive in helping us to keep the children safe, and the pupils are familiar with wearing hats and applying suncream

(Catherine Robinson - Holmesdale Infant School) 30th April 2018

St Anne's C.E. (V.C.) Primary School completes Step 1 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation - Sun Safety Policy

Skcin are pleased to announce that St Anne's C.E. (V.C.) Primary School in Stoke on Trent have completed Step 1 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation by reviewing their Sun Safety Policy using our easy, online policy maker.

“Our school is actively promoting the sun-safe message by encouraging children to keep hats at school. Extra shade has been provided and we are now looking at offering legionnaire hats as part of the uniform.

(Janet Bailey - St Anne's C.E. (V.C.) Primary School) 30th April 2018

Congratulations to Llandaff City CIW Primary School for completing their Sun Safe Accreditation!

Skcin are pleased to announce that Llandaff City CIW Primary School is now a Sun Safe School.

“A brilliant scheme! The ready made resources are superb and have really engaged the children, encouraging them to be more aware of the ways they can take responsibility for sun safety. As a school we are looking forward to developing further areas of shade and using some of the fundraising ideas suggested in your programme. A very effective scheme which has been easy to implement. It's a must for all primary schools. Many thanks.

(Lucy Kirtley - Llandaff City CIW Primary School) 30th April 2018

Llandaff City CIW Primary School completes Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Lesson Plan

Skcin are pleased to announce that Llandaff City CIW Primary School in Cardiff have completed Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School by reading the book 'George the sun safe superstar' to each class and completing the linked lesson plan and work / activity sheets provided.

“With the current hot weather the classroom activities have been particularly appropriate in engaging the children on the importance of sun safety. It has been fantastic to see the children embracing the sun safe school philosophy; bringing in their suncream, wearing their sunhats and being conscious about sun safety. Thank you sun safe schools for your superb resources - a must for every primary school!

(Lucy Kirtley - Llandaff City CIW Primary School) 30th April 2018

Sunday 29 April 2018

Natasha major is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Natasha major for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“My dad had malignant melaonma which I saw as was on his back and raised the alarm. Luckily to early detetion he is here today. This is absolutely brilliant”

Natasha major would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Saturday 28 April 2018

Vikki King is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Vikki King for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“I have been a beauty therapist for 23 years but skin is my passion especially skin health. This course has given me invaluable advice for me to help my clients if I spot something suspicious. A close friend of mine had skin cancer and I spotted her lesion on your guide. If only I knew this information then! Thankyou for this course. ”

Vikki King would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Thursday 26 April 2018

St Georges Lower School completes Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Lesson Plan

Skcin are pleased to announce that St Georges Lower School in Leighton Buzzard have completed Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School by reading the book 'George the sun safe superstar' to each class and completing the linked lesson plan and work / activity sheets provided.

“We completed these activities within our house group afternoons. Pupils worked together across the age groups. The older pupils reading to the younger age groups. Very informative and child friendly

(Julia Ward - St Georges Lower School) 26th April 2018

Wednesday 25 April 2018

Marie Toner is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Marie Toner for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“I am very excited to be a part of this programme. After loosing a childhood friend to melanoma, i am determined to educate my clients and look after their skin health. Thanks for the opportunity!”

Marie Toner would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Monday 23 April 2018

Millom Infant School completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Sun Safety Policy

Skcin are pleased to announce that Millom Infant School in Millom have completed Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School by creating a Sun Safety Policy using our easy, online policy maker.

“The information was really useful and have included more information on our newsletter.

(Deborah Wilson - Millom Infant School) 23rd April 2018

Stoney Middleton CE Primary School completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Sun Safety Policy

Skcin are pleased to announce that Stoney Middleton CE Primary School in Stoney Middleton have completed Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School by creating a Sun Safety Policy using our easy, online policy maker.

“Excellent scheme which makes everyone aware of how much is already being done and how much more we can progress

(Andrea Tomlinson - Stoney Middleton CE Primary School) 23rd April 2018

Stoney Middleton CE Primary School completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Sun Safety Policy

Skcin are pleased to announce that Stoney Middleton CE Primary School in Stoney Middleton have completed Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School by creating a Sun Safety Policy using our easy, online policy maker.

“Excellent scheme which makes everyone aware of how much is already being done and how much more we can progress

(Andrea Tomlinson - Stoney Middleton CE Primary School) 23rd April 2018

Thursday 19 April 2018

Kim Peate is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Kim Peate for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“I am a skin cancer cns and have completed the course as i would like to promote it to beauticians and even healthcare professionals who would like to learn more about skin cancer detection. I think the course is fantastic, very simple, easy to understand and not overloaded with jargon. I feel the communication section is also very good part as i do find patients are extremely anxious when they come to us when being told its skin cancer, when sometimes its not. Great job skcin ”

Kim Peate would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Kensington Primary School completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Communication With Parents

Skcin are pleased to announce that Kensington Primary School in London have completed Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School by sending home with each child: a copy of their Sun Safety Policy, a letter about the scheme and Sun Safety Information.

“Great that booklets are supplied and are full of useful information!

(Daiga Valdate - Kensington Primary School) 19th April 2018

Reigate Park Primary School completes Step 1 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation - Sun Safety Policy

Skcin are pleased to announce that Reigate Park Primary School in Derby have completed Step 1 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation by reviewing their Sun Safety Policy using our easy, online policy maker.

“Staff worked well last year to implement the 'no hat, play in the shade' policy. Pe kit requires t-shirts that cover the shoulders and this is enforced. I will be working with the school council members to plan ways to inform classes of daily uv levels.

(Lesley Holt - Reigate Park Primary School) 19th April 2018

Wednesday 18 April 2018

St Saviour's School completes Step 2 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation - Communication With Parents

Skcin are pleased to announce that St Saviour's School in St Saviour have completed Step 2 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation by sending home with each child: a copy of their Sun Safety Policy, a letter about the scheme and Sun Safety Information.

“Parents have been very supportive. The dispensers we purchased last year proved to be very popular and helped keep our pupils safe from the sun

(Sam Dixon - St Saviour's School) 18th April 2018

Congratulations to Lons Infant School who have just renewed their Sun Safe Accreditation!

Skcin are pleased to announce that Lons Infant School in Ripley have renewed their Sun Safe Schools Accreditation by ensuring their pupils are educated on the importance of sun safety and that a suitable sun safe environment and policy is put in place and reviewed annually.

“This has been a great journey. We have found it worthwhile to raise the profile of suncare in school in a child friendly way.

(Amanda Lewis - Lons Infant School) 18th April 2018

Monday 16 April 2018

Emma Jervis is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Emma Jervis for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn how to recognise skin cancer. This will help me help identify and skin abnormality on my clients and I will now be able to advise them of any concerns and to seek professional advise regarding my concerns.”

Emma Jervis would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Saturday 14 April 2018

Sarah-jane James is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Sarah-jane James for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“This is great and from doing this i am now aware i’m very high rusk after using sun beds probably 5 days a week from 19-22 i have loads of moles and have recently been getting reoccurring spot/ lump near my mouth so will be getting this checked thank you”

Sarah-jane James would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Lynsey Baum is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Lynsey Baum for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“I have really enjoyed doing this course. I feel it will definitely help my knowledge and skills within helping to identify possible skin issues and educate my client base.”

Lynsey Baum would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Friday 13 April 2018

Alison Dockerty is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Alison Dockerty for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“I have found this programme very informative ,in the past i have raised concerns with a couple of clients ,and now i feel i have gained more knowledge to be able to help them thank you so much for this programme it does not tale long to complete at all and so worth it alison”

Alison Dockerty would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Thursday 12 April 2018

Laura Toogood is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Laura Toogood for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“I think this is amazing. I think it's one way to ensure your clients that you care about them.”

Laura Toogood would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Netherseal St Peter's C E (C) Primary School completes Step 1 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation - Sun Safety Policy

Skcin are pleased to announce that Netherseal St Peter's C E (C) Primary School in Derbyshire have completed Step 1 towards renewing their Sun Safe Accreditation by reviewing their Sun Safety Policy using our easy, online policy maker.

“Moved to more of a focus on children looking at uv levels themselves. Implementing UV monitors

(Jo Halsey - Netherseal St Peter's C E (C) Primary School ) 12th April 2018

Wednesday 11 April 2018

Zoe Hall is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Zoe Hall for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“What a brilliant training programme to make us all aware of moles or lesions that we may of ignored on ourselves or others! This programme has made me more aware of what to look for, and advise clients. Thank you”

Zoe Hall would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Vivien Clarkson is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Vivien Clarkson for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“This is a very challenging course but with a lot of thought and help from manual I found it really easy to understand and feel I have gained a lot of understanding of all the types of cancer and would never have thought was possible. Thank you Masced.”

Vivien Clarkson would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Tuesday 10 April 2018

Julie Shelton is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Julie Shelton for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“I found this programme very informative and a necessary refresher course in skin cancers. Also of course a reminder of "normal" moles as well as "abnormal". A very worthwhile programme for my profession as a podiatrist. Good for cpd and interesting reading. Many thanks.”

Julie Shelton would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Monday 9 April 2018

Claire McCready is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Claire McCready for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“I’ve had training on identifying skin cancers but not for hands, feet and nails before, so found it very interesting and useful. Will definitely be checking my clients hands feet and nails going forward. I’ll be sharing the information with my staff too”

Claire McCready would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.

Katie Lucente is MASCED Accredited!

Congratulations to Katie Lucente for completing the MASCED Accreditation!

“I enjoyed taking part. This has made me more aware of what to look for when working with clients, and for my self. The content is very easy to read and understand, and as i am a visual person the pictures provided helped. This should be rolled out to every hair salon/spa/ beauty salon across the country.”

Katie Lucente would recommend the MASCED Accreditation to other industry professionals and rates the programme 5 stars.