Are You A Sun Safe School – Watch How The Sun Heroes Can Help Protect Students and Staff

Over-exposure to the sun during childhood can affect the risk of melanoma later in life.1 When parents, teachers and other role models use sun protection such as hats, shade, sunscreen and clothing, children are more likely to use these sun protection methods too. Therefore it’s vital to establish good sun protection habits early on in life.

Schools have a responsibility to ensure that children are protected from the harmful UV rays during the school day… Did you know that sun exposure in the first 15 years of life contributes significantly to the lifetime risk of skin cancer.2 Deb’s Sun Heroes have all the information and resource materials available to make your school sun safe this summer.

There are two key areas to consider to ensure you’re protecting your students from the sun,:

Understand WHEN protection is required
Follow the Sun Safe Rules

UV Index

Adopted by the World Health Organisation, the UV Index tells you on a daily basis what the UV levels are and when sun protection measures are required.