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

Congratulations to Saplings Pre School for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Saplings Pre School 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:

“This documentation will now form part of our parents pack regardless of the time of year that a child joins”

(Alison Mead - Saplings Pre School)

“We will ensure that we have on hand, sufficient, high quality, 50+ sunscreen on hand in the setting and that it will be renewed each summer”

(Alison Mead - Saplings Pre School)

Georgie Porgies Playgrop And Childcare Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Georgie Porgies Playgrop And Childcare for pledging to explore options regarding providing shaded areas for children during breaks outside.

“The week commencing 9th June 2014 we are holding a Sun Safe fundraising week. all monies raised will be used to purchase appropriate shelter for our outdoor area, such as a gazebo.”

(Gemma Williams - Georgie Porgies Playgrop And Childcare)

Georgie Porgies Playgrop And Childcare Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Georgie Porgies Playgrop And Childcare for issuing Sun Safety Fact Sheets to all their pupils. Georgie Porgies Playgrop And Childcare 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:

“this letter and fact sheet has been sent out to every parent. Spares are kept on file, as well as on the nursery laptop in order for new parents to have a copy. This letter and fact sheet now forms part of our child registration pack.”

(Gemma Williams - Georgie Porgies Playgrop And Childcare)

“At the nursery we have a storage box filled with appropriate hats should a child forget their own. As well as the sun hat we supply spare sun cream which is factor 50. All staff have their own hat and sun cream at the nursery to ensure they model good sun safety.”

(Gemma Williams - Georgie Porgies Playgrop And Childcare)

Lord Blyton Primary School Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Shade

Congratulations to Lord Blyton Primary School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Lord Blyton Primary School

“Our school building provides a lot of shade. We also have an outdoor classroom area which has a removable shade which is put out on sunny days, I have attached a photo. our reception children, who do a lot of their learning outdoors, have trees and wicker structures which provide shade, they also enjoy making their own tents and shady areas.”

(Alison Collins - Lord Blyton Primary School)

Lord Blyton Primary School Completes Step 1 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Sun Hats, Sunscreen & Role Models

Congratulations to Lord Blyton Primary School for issuing letters and Sun Safety leaflets to the parents / guardians of all of their children. Lord Blyton 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.

“letters and leaflets have been sent to all children in our school and a large percentage have sent in appropriate hats and sun screen to school. We have a supply of factor 50 cream for those who have none and spare hats as per the guidelines and we will follow the guidelines accordingly”

“All staff are aware of the school's wish to become a sun safe school and have agreed to act as appropriate role models and actively encourage all children to stay safe in the sun ”

(Alison Collins - Lord Blyton Primary School)

Lord Blyton Primary School Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Introductory Assembly Plan

Congratulations to Lord Blyton Primary School for carrying out an introductory assembly about how to keep safe in the sun:

Assembly photo submitted by Lord Blyton Primary School

“We asked our year 6 children to help deliver our assembly to the whole school. Using the guidelines provided and appropriate items brought from home, they produced a very informative and entertaining assembly enjoyed by all.”

(Alison Collins - Lord Blyton Primary School)

Lord Blyton Primary School Completes Step 4 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Lesson Plan

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

Lesson Plan photo submitted by Lord Blyton Primary School

“W e have been using book and lesson plans throughout the school and classes are creating their own displays around sun safety. I have attached a photo of our reception class's display.”

(Alison Collins - Lord Blyton Primary School)