Ysgol Llandrillo yn Rhos

Sun Safety Policy

Context:

It is very important that young people develop “sun know how” and are protected from the risks of sun, since the risks of melanoma is associated with childhood burning.

We get around 80% of our sun exposure by the age of 21 and some of the exposure occurs when the children are in school.

Risks are higher during the Summer Term and September. During this period parents and children will be made aware of the school guidelines.

Policy:

In partnership with parents, children should be protected from the dangers of excessive sun exposure. The school will:

• Make the children are aware of the importance of sun care and how to protect their skin. All pupils will have been taught to protect their skin from sun exposure.

• During school assemblies staff will talk about how to avoid getting sunburnt.

• The school will send a letter to parents and guardians at the beginning of every Summer Term to explain what the school is doing about skin protection, and how they can help. We would expect every child to keep a sunhat in school.

• Encourage the children to wear appropriate clothes that provide sun protection and to use sunscreens that are appropriate, particularly for outdoor activities and school trips. Parents should be encouraged to apply sun lotion before sending their child to school in the morning and sunglasses if necessary. All items should be marked with child’s name.

• The school will endeavour to provide more shade during the dinner break.

• The school will provide reminders about sun safety to children and parents through school by newsletters, posters and general newsletters.

• Parents should seek medical advice if they are worried about changes in their children’s skin condition.