Saplings Pre School Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“Adults and children alike enjoyed the sun safe song and we found it catchy and easy to learn. The story however, was a little complex for our youngest children and we have adapted it slightly to get the message across”

(Alison Mead - Saplings Pre School)

“At our setting, sunscreen is applied to each child before they go in the garden and regardless of whether parents have applied any. We will now sing the Sunsafe song with them as we apply the sunscreen”

(Alison Mead - Saplings Pre School)

Saplings Pre School Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Saplings Pre School for pledging to explore options regarding providing shaded areas for children during breaks outside.

“While we have a shaded area in the garden, we are negotiating with our landlords to install a canopy to shade the sunniest area of the garden, in the interim we use a gazebo to provide shade”

(Alison Mead - Saplings Pre School)

Dolly Mixtures Pre-school Completes Step 3 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Teaching Resources & Activities

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

“we have taught the children the slipslopslap song and read 'George the Sun Safe superstar' and placed a copy of the book in our book case so children can look at it independently. The children have discussed why its important they wear protection against the sun.”

(June Bailey - Dolly Mixtures Pre-school)

“we shall send out our sun safe policy and procedure to parents annually and will teach the children the slipslap slop sung and read George the sun safe superstar to them during the spring and summer terms.”

(June Bailey - Dolly Mixtures Pre-school)

Dolly Mixtures Pre-school Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe Nursery - Shade

Congratulations to Dolly Mixtures Pre-school for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Dolly Mixtures Pre-school

“we have a large gazebo and have also purchased a canopy awning to attach to the side wall of the community centre wall.”

(June Bailey - Dolly Mixtures Pre-school)

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

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

“we have sent out letter and replies from parents are being filed”

(Linda Harrison - Abbotskerswell Pre School )

“all staff are aware we are implementing policy and we have hats for all children or they bring their own”

(Linda Harrison - Abbotskerswell Pre School )

Langafel Church Of England Primary School Completes Step 2 towards becoming a Sun Safe School - Shade

Congratulations to Langafel Church Of England Primary School for providing shaded areas for their pupils.

Shaded Area photo submitted by Langafel Church Of England Primary School

“In Foundation Stage we have recently had out outdoor staged area roofed and sides built to provide more space. There is also another area outside which provides shade. We use natural shade ie trees and have moved benches to take advatage of the shade.”

(Pamela Bell - Langafel Church Of England 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)