Monday, 19 May 2014

Pitter Patter Day Nursery Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Pitter Patter Day Nursery for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Pitter Patter Day Nursery 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:


“I confirm that we have sent out the sun safe letters and factsheets and will file the replies in the childrens registration files”

(Debra Jones - Pitter Patter Day Nursery)


“All my staff fully comply with our sun policy to act as role models and keep the children safe”

(Debra Jones - Pitter Patter Day Nursery)

Pitter Patter Day Nursery Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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


“Children really loved the story as it is 1 they haven't heard before,the song is ideal as it is very repetitive and catchy for the children to sing and enjoy.We have also linked the song on our facebook page for our parents to sing at home with their children”

(Debra Jones - Pitter Patter Day Nursery)


“We promise that we will continue to teach the children in our nursery about sun safety”

(Debra Jones - Pitter Patter Day Nursery)

Pitter Patter Day Nursery Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Pitter Patter Day Nursery for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Pitter Patter Day Nursery

“We use our outside classroom which has a protected roof against the sun and we also have a wooden gazebo and trees around the garden”

(Debra Jones - Pitter Patter Day Nursery)

Pitter Patter Day Nursery is now an Official Sun Safe Nursery!

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


“An excellent resource, very informative and helpful

Thank you so much”

(Debra Jones - Pitter Patter Day Nursery)

Thursday, 15 May 2014

Richmond Pre-school C.I.C. Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Richmond Pre-school C.I.C. for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Richmond Pre-school C.I.C.

“Our building has a small canopy covering some of the outdoor area and we have extensive coverage by trees. We have a gazebo that we put over the sand pit on sunny days.”

(Maggie Catmull - Richmond Pre-school C.I.C.)

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

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

Congratulations to Eastburn Childminders for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Eastburn Childminders 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:


“I will provide the following information to all parents including new starters and will keep the signed letters from parents in my records”

(Natalie White - Eastburn Childminders)


“I have various aged hats available that are spare if the children forget theirs and I also have spare suncream”

(Natalie White - Eastburn Childminders)

Eastburn Childminders Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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


“I felt that this was a great book to teach children about fun safety and they love looking at this book”

(Natalie White - Eastburn Childminders)


“I will continue to use the resources provided and will continue to promote good practice when taking children out outside and make sure they are protected well.”

(Natalie White - Eastburn Childminders)