We are pleased to inform you that Little Chums Day Nursery has renewed
it's annual 'Sun Safe Nurseries' accreditation which demonstrates our
commitment to maintaining the health and wellbeing of your child(ren)
during the hours they are with us. Our certificate is next to this news article (click to enlarge) as well as being displayed in our entrance ways.
The
scheme has been developed by national skin cancer charity 'Skcin', to
assist nurseries and pre-school settings in implementing a successful
sun safety policy, whilst educating children to increase knowledge,
influence behaviour and prevent skin cancer.
Whilst we recognise
that some sun is good for us, sun safety is an important health and
safety issue. Children spend almost half their childhood at pre and
primary school, with a great deal of time spent outdoors. During the
warmer months of the year children are exposed to Ultraviolet Radiation
(UVR) from the sun, the majority of which is when penetration is
strongest (between 11am and 3pm). Without adequate protection, a child's
delicate skin can easily burn, this can cause cumulative and
irreparable damage that could significantly increase their risk of
developing skin cancer in later life.
Over the last couple of
months, we have already asked via newsletters and online for parents to
provide a high factor sun cream (SPF 50, with UVA & UVB protection)
and hat which also covers the neck. We thank those parents who have
already provided those! We also remind you to, on very warm sunny days,
ensure your child arrives at Little Chums for their session with loose
fitting clothing that covers as much of the arms and shoulders as
possible.
A copy of our full sun care policy is available on request.
You can download a copy of the Skcin charity sun care information booklet here...
More information and resources can be found on the Sun Safe Nurseries website here...
