Raring2go! 28 raring2go.co.uk The Sun Safe Schools Programme was established in 2012, and is a trusted national resource that provides a simple and effective way for primary schools to support pupil health and meet curriculum requirements. Why This Matters Sun safety is an important aspect of pupil health and wellbeing and is included within statutory health education. Childhood is a key period for developing healthy behaviours, with early-life sun exposure contributing to future skin cancer risk. Schools therefore play an important role in supporting both education and protection in this area. What is Sun Safe Schools? Sun Safe Schools is a free, national accreditation programme developed by SKCIN, the UK’s leading skin cancer awareness charity. It supports primary schools to safeguard pupils from harmful exposure UV and promoting lifelong sun-safe awareness. It provides: Over 40 curriculum-linked teaching resources and activities for KS1 and KS2 Whole-school assembly materials A structured sun protection policy framework Parent communication tools A clear accreditation pathway Underpinned by three core principles: Protection – reducing UV exposure within the school environment Education – improving knowledge and influencing behaviour Collaboration – engaging parents and the wider community This integrated model enables sun safety to be embedded within routine school practice, rather than delivered as an isolated topic, thereby promoting a whole-school, community-wide approach to sun safety and skin cancer prevention. Key Benefits: Free to access Easy to implement Minimal additional workload Fits within existing curriculum Engaging resources Accreditation recognition Why Sun Safe Schools: Over a decade experience Proven effectiveness Thousands of testimonials Recommended by: PSHE Leads, Dermatologists, Public Health Organisations and Cancer Alliances To Start Your Sun Safe Journey, register today at: www.sunsafeschools.co.uk Supporting Sun Safety in Primary Schools Why This Matters What is Sun Safe Schools? It provides: Underpinned by three core principles: Key Benefits: Why Sun Safe Schools:
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