The Lodge Day Nursery is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to The Lodge Day Nursery for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“The website is very informative, providing you with information about what the scheme entails, the process of becoming a Sun Safe Nursery and lots of other relevant information. There are some fantastic resources available including the 'George the Sun Safe Superstar' book. The process of becoming a Sun Safe Nursery is very smooth and beneficial to our nursery. We would definitely recommend this scheme as this improves staff, parents and carers knowledge and most importantly keeps the children safe. ”

(Megan Parker-Hardman - The Lodge Day Nursery)

Little Hands Day Care Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“The children have been singing the song whilst getting ready to go outside. They have even been singing this independently as they are having their suncream applied. All age groups have enjoyed listening to the story and the staff have been using visuals to demonstrate the items we need to stay safe in the sun. The younger children have been putting their hats on whilst we have read the story to them and have enjoyed singing the song many of them know the Slip Slap Slop bit of by heart”

(Sheridan Bryson - Little Hands Day Care )

“We make pledge to continue to use the resources to reinforce the Sun Safe message to our children”

(Sheridan Bryson - Little Hands Day Care )

Blossom Day Nursery is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

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

“Sun Safe Nurseries is easy to access and provides wonderful free resources to engage children in their learning about sun safety. Since being involved with sun safe nurseries more parents have understood the importance of bringing suncream and a hat for their child. ”

(Alice Mulley - Blossom Day Nursery)

Early Birds At The Revel Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“The children really enjoyed the story. They have been able to recall the 5 things that they need to keep themselves safe in the sun.”

(Tashika Bennett - Early Birds At The Revel )

“I pledge that Early Birds Nursery will regularly reinforce the sun safe message using the resources provided.”

(Tashika Bennett - Early Birds At The Revel )

Charles Darwin Nursery Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“The children were very excited to learn a new song and the weather has helped to engage the children! The parents/carers have also enjoyed listening to their children sing the song too! The children also love the book and ask for it to be read lots!”

(Danielle Haynes - Charles Darwin Nursery)

“The children have loved talking about how we can keep safe in the sun as much as we have. Both the staff and parents/carers have been real.y supportive of this. We will continue to use the sun safe resources to help us to consistently implement the policy within our setting.”

(Danielle Haynes - Charles Darwin Nursery)

Little Pippins Preschool is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Little Pippins Preschool for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“Sun Safe Nurseries have made our job so much easier by providing such amazing resources, such as the book and song. We have also made sun hats at the setting as part of our planning and all staff role model safe practice by covering up, wearing hats and sun glasses in the garden.”

(Rachel Cleary - Little Pippins Preschool)

Oak Tree Centre Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“The children really enjoyed the story and we play the song when we are applying the suncream to the children so that they fully engage with the process and encourage parents to use suncream at home and bring their children in already with suncream applied”

(Tracey Evans - Oak Tree Centre)

“We have completed the resources and also given out copies of the story to all the children to take home to reinforce the importance of applying sunscreen and staying safe in the sun”

(Tracey Evans - Oak Tree Centre)

Little Learners Nursery is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

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

“The overall process and been very positive and all the resources we have received has been brilliant. ”

(Claire Nettleship - Little Learners Nursery )

Charlotte Adcock is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Charlotte Adcock for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“We feel the information and resources very good in promoting sun safe, we have shared this with our sister nursery as we have found it a valuable resource.”

(Charlotte Adcock - Charlotte Adcock)

Fingers And Thumbs Day Care Centre is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Fingers And Thumbs Day Care Centre for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“The process of gaining the Sun Safe Nursery Status was really straight forward and very beneficial to our setting. The children have enjoyed learning the song and taking part in all the activities provided. Fortunately we have also had lots of sunshine so far this year to practise being safe in the sun!”

(Caroline Davies - Fingers And Thumbs Day Care Centre)

Stepping Stones Grange is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Stepping Stones Grange for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“thank you for the free resources- the programme has heightened staff awareness of safe sunning ”

(Mikaela Gibson-Stallard - Stepping Stones Grange)

Lydlynch Preschool is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Lydlynch Preschool for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“This has been a really simple process to complete. Parents took a while to return the forms. We are proud to promote that we are a Sun Safe pre-school.”

(Samantha Churn - Lydlynch Preschool)

Scribbles Pre-school Bawdeswell is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Scribbles Pre-school Bawdeswell for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“We feel as a setting that this should be compulsory in all preschools/schools. Fantastic website, easy steps to follow. We will be contacting our local paper and asking them to come and let the children tell them how to be sun safe.”

(Deborah Williams - Scribbles Pre-school Bawdeswell)

Twizzle Tops Stevenage is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Twizzle Tops Stevenage for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“Absolute great way to promote safety in the sun. Great way to include parents in their child safety. Staff really enjoyed using the resources in their planning and being good role models to the children. ”

(Jayde Thomas - Twizzle Tops Stevenage)

Twizzle Tops Stevenage Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Twizzle Tops Stevenage for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Twizzle Tops Stevenage 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 letters have been sent to parents. Posters displayed and sent out on newsletters and facebook. These will also be provided to all new parents and all documents kept on record ”

(Jayde Thomas - Twizzle Tops Stevenage)

“We have ordered extra hats and we now have sun cream dispensers in all our classrooms. The staff are aware that they must act as a role model”

(Jayde Thomas - Twizzle Tops Stevenage)

Longwick Preschool is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Longwick Preschool for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“Heightening awareness of the dangers of over exposure to the sun has proved successful. During recent warm weather ALL children arrived already sun creamed and all shoulders covered.”

(Sophie Marshall - Longwick Preschool )

Longwick Preschool Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Longwick Preschool for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Longwick Preschool

“We often use the veranda of our setting which provides shade for the children at all times of the day. We also have a gazebo that we use in our pre-school garden to provide shade.”

(Sophie Marshall - Longwick Preschool )

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

Congratulations to Longwick Preschool for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Longwick Preschool 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:

“Explanation letters and Pre-school's Sun Protection policy sent to parents/carers on w/c 23/4/18 including paper copies for ease of return. We have monitored and chased all outstanding acknowledge forms.”

(Sophie Marshall - Longwick Preschool )

“Spare hats are available at all times along with pre-school's own sun cream. Staff also apply sun cream in front of the children and talk about the importance of 'Slip, slap, slop'.”

(Sophie Marshall - Longwick Preschool )

SKCIN’s North West Ambassador, Michelle Forsyth awards children at her local Sun Safe Accredited school 400 Sun Hats, courtesy of former pupil, 81 year old skin cancer patient Brian Watson and national awareness charity Skcin.

Michelle Forsyth, Macmillan skin cancer care co-ordinator at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and SKCIN’s North West Ambassador for several years has undertaken fantastic work within many local schools, helping them to achieve Skcin’s Sun Safe Schools Accreditation by providing hands on support, assemblies and workshops.

Yesterday, Westminster Primary School in Blackpool received 400 free legionnaire sun hats for every pupil, thanks to former pupil and skin cancer patient Brian Watson who wanted to help the school ensure all children had access to suitable sun hats, following his visits with Michelle to help raise awareness of the importance of Sun Safety.

Michelle Forsyth said, ‘Brian has had 13 skin cancers, 1 very serious Melanoma and multiple BCCs and SCCs. He currently remains under close review, however, helping me raise awareness amongst the community has been hugely therapeutic for him, as 6 months ago he wasn’t leaving his house and he now feels he has a purpose!’

Marie Tudor, CEO at Skcin said, ‘We are delighted to see such fantastic work being undertaken by arguably one of our most proactive Ambassadors. Michelle’s passion and enthusiasm is inspirational, her dedication clearly demonstrating the valuable work that can be achieved by combining efforts and pooling talents for the benefit of the wider community.

‘We are humbled by Brain’s story and his positive and proactive approach to helping our future generations by donating these items which can, unfortunately and all-too-often be deemed luxuries in many inner city schools’.

‘I feel like I've been given my life back since I've been helping Michelle raise skin cancer awareness and the importance of sun safety’ said Brian.  ‘It’s given me a purpose and knowing I might save just one person from going through what I have been through makes it so worthwhile. I look forward to continuing to help Michelle and SKCIN make a difference!’

Kimberley Leathley from Westminster Primary said, ‘The school and parents are extremely grateful to Michelle, Brian and SKCIN for all of their support. Our journey into becoming a Sun Safe School has been enjoyed by all of our pupils. The Skcin charity and Michelle have guided us every step of the way and having Brian come in to talk to pupils and staff was an amazing experience that we all truly appreciated. Having undertaken the Sun Safe Schools accreditation, we are all so much more aware of the damaging affects of the sun and are now implementing sun safe strategies into the pupils everyday lives that will become so ingrained, we truly believe that pupils will carry these strategies into their adult lives.’

Heather Baines, Skin Cancer Lead Nurse, said, ‘The work Michelle does in the community is invaluable as she continues to raise awareness of skin cancer prevention. As a team we have provided as much additional support as we can to enhance Brian’s patient journey and it’s refreshing to see him reaping the benefits.’

Joan de Vega Macmillan Skin Cancer CNS Said, Michelle has had a very positive impact on Brian’s recovery and I think this has increased his self-confidence and self-worth by involving Brian in helping the school achieve their Sun Safe Schools Accreditation. As a team we have a fantastic relationship with Brian and he feels very well supported. Working in partnership with Michelle and national awareness charity SKCIN has really made a huge difference to Brian’s well-being’.

Michelle and SKCIN would also like to thank ‘Hi Vis Heroes' for their help in sourcing and supplying the 400 legionnaire sun hats within a tight budget and deadlines.

As the academic year now comes to a close for Sun Safe Schools, SKCIN, Michelle and the team at Blackpool Hospital will continue to combine our efforts in raising awareness across the community, feeling proud that we are truly making a difference and saving lives.

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For further information about Skcin and/or the Sun Safe Schools national accreditation programme, please contact: marie.tudor@skcin.org

To contact Michelle Forsyth, Macmillan skin cancer care co-ordinator at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust: michelle.forsyth@nhs.net

Congratulations to Gellifaelog Primary School for completing their Sun Safe Accreditation!

Skcin are pleased to announce that Gellifaelog Primary School is now a Sun Safe School.

“This scheme has been enjoyed by all children in the school, the message has been clear and explained in a child friendly, fun way. Since introducing the scheme within the school you can see that the children are much more aware of how important it is to stay safe in the sun, and are taking responsibility and becoming independent with keeping safe when the weather is nice. Children are now bringing in sun screen, sun hats, and sunglasses to wear during break times where this was not the case before starting the scheme. The eco committee have been given roles of becoming uv monitors and are displaying posters around the school. Texts are now sent out when sun and high uv levels are forecast to remind parents of the importance of sun safety. All of the resources and steps of the scheme have been easy to follow and well suited for all children in the school, and the children have enjoyed taking part.

(Elise Serrano - Gellifaelog Primary School) 8th July 2019

SKCIN AND THE CLARE DALY FOUNDATION, JOIN FORCES TO TRAIN HAIR, HEALTH AND BEAUTY PROFESSIONALS ACROSS MERSEYSIDE HOW TO SPOT THE EARLY SIGNS OF SKIN CANCER AND SAVE LIVES

Skcin are proud to announce a collaboration with Liverpool based melanoma charity, the Clare Daly Foundation who have pledged £10,000 support to offer free training to hair, health and beauty professionals across Merseyside via Skcin’s national MASCED accreditation programme.

The MASCED (Melanoma and Skin Cancer Early Detection) national training programme, launched in January 2018, training eyes to save lives across the hair, health and beauty industries and has witnessed huge success. With almost 10,000 registered professionals to date and thousands of 5 star testimonials, Skcin are excited to work with the Clare Daly Foundation to roll the training out across the Merseyside region in memory of Clare Daly who sadly lost her life to melanoma at the age of 29.

Inspired by the bravery and dignity with which Clare faced her illness, Clare’s family and friends set up the Clare Daly Foundation in her memory, to help in the fight against melanoma. The foundation has supported Skcin’s work over the last few years now, donating up to £30,000 to assist primary schools in their duty of care and educate children across Merseyside on the importance of sun safety and skin cancer prevention, via Skcin’s national Sun Safe Schools accreditation programme.

Michael McNally, brother of Clare and founder member of the Foundation said: “At the Clare Daly Foundation we first became aware of Skcin through its Sun Safe Schools accreditation. We felt it had come up with really interesting and innovative ways of conveying the sun safe message to school children. We were so impressed with the work Skcin was doing in this area that we committed up to £30,000 to promoting the accreditation to schools in the Merseyside region. 

When Skcin told us about MASCED this was something that really interested us. Clare worked in the health and beauty sector so it seemed very relevant to us. However, training health and beauty professionals to alert individuals to potential concerns also seemed like such a fantastic way of ensuring potential problems are dealt with at an early stage. All of the evidence shows that detecting skin cancer at an early stage improves patients overall prospects.

The people at Skcin are a really great group of people and we know they have proven methods of raising awareness of skin cancer. With that in mind we decided to offer to fund some MASCED training in the Merseyside region. We approached Skin and after some discussion have agreed to fund up to 500 MASCED training courses, worth up to £10,000. 

We feel the MASCED training will help save lives and equip health and beauty professionals with skills they can utilise throughout their entire careers. At CDF we are so proud to be in a position to make this donation and once again be working with the excellent Skcin”.

Marie Tudor, CEO of charity Skcin added: “We are absolutely delighted to be continuing our work with the Clare Daly Foundation who have been incredibly supportive of Skcin and our work over the last few years.

Our mission, made possible by CDF is to work together to engage as many hair, health and beauty industry professionals as possible, with a focus on trainers in the industry to generate greatest impact and potential reach.

We know from the valuable and incredible feedback we receive daily from our MASCED community, that this training is making a difference and saving lives and we are hugely grateful to CDF for the opportunity to focus on delivering this valuable training across Merseyside”.

The MASCED training programme is an online accredited course that has been approved by professional dermatologists, is recognised by BABTAC and endorsed by Habia, worth 2 CPD points. Participants receive printed training resources via post prior to undertaking the online e-course to gain their certificate of accreditation.

Hair, Health and Beauty industry professionals who work in the Merseyside region and would like to take advantage of this excellent FREE training, simply email claire.dale@skcin.org who will provide you with your FREE voucher code.

For further information about the MASCED training programme visit: masced.uk