ALVASTON INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Introductory Assembly Plan

Congratulations to ALVASTON INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:

Assembly photo submitted by ALVASTON INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL

“We launched the sun safe campaign through a whole school assembly. We talked about ways in which, we as a school community, can keep safe in the sun. The children listened to and acted out the story of 'George the sun safe superstar' and sang the 'Slip, Slop, Slap' song. ”

(CAROLINE LUKE - ALVASTON INFANT AND NURSERY SCHOOL)

Teeny Tots Day Nursery Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Teeny Tots Day Nursery for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Teeny Tots Day Nursery

“we currently have an undercover section of decking area in the garden, along with a sun canopy which covers half of the garden. ”

(Melanie Bishop - Teeny Tots Day Nursery)

Nether Kellet Playgroup Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“The Slip, slop, slap song had the children laughing out loud as we kept getting the words in the wrong order and the children would correct us.....at least they had remembered the words. A wall display is currently under construction and the song will also go onto our website .”

(Linda Williams - Nether Kellet Playgroup)

“resources will be used on a regular basis, also helping us to cover the health and self care section of Physical development in the EYFS, whilst teaching children and adults the importance of sun safety.”

(Linda Williams - Nether Kellet Playgroup)

Nether Kellet Playgroup is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

Congratulations to Nether Kellet Playgroup for obtaining their Sun Safe Nursery Status & Award

“I think this website is a brilliant idea for both practitioners and parents. The children have enjoyed learning and using the resources. It is good to have the status and the recognition from parents that we have undertaken this process to protect the children in our care.”

(Linda Williams - Nether Kellet Playgroup)

Acton Playgroup Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“Children loved learning the song, they are happy to wear hats when exploring outside in the sun. We are having a super hero day and 'George' will be attending!”

(Lisa Edwards - Acton Playgroup)

“Acton Playgroup pledges to continue using the Sun Safe resources, the fact sheet is included in our Parents information Pack and hats will always be available for the children to use.”

(Lisa Edwards - Acton Playgroup)

Highfield Preschool is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

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

“We have found the Sun Safe information and resources very helpful and the children thoroughly enjoyed the book, the song and the activities! It has made a big impact on children, staff and parents!”

(Sandra Case - Highfield Preschool)

Hill View Primary School Completes Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Lesson Plan

Congratulations to Hill View Primary School for carrying out the ‘George the Sun Safe Superstar’ Lesson Plan.

Lesson Plan photo submitted by Hill View Primary School

“There is a great range of activities to follow up the assembly materials. This pic was taken with Year 4 children who were attempting some of the trickier worksheets.”

(Richard Jackson - Hill View Primary School)