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How Schools Can Help Blow The Whistle On Sunburn!
The Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code (http://
oksunsafetycode.com/) is the first sun protection initiative for all those who work outdoors with children. Partnered with the Youth Sports Trust, Association for Physical Education (AfPE), Child Protection Sports Unit and Sports Coach UK, it’s supported by over 80 NGBs and a wide variety of schools and outdoor organisations including Kent Sport.
This summer they have released a fun but educational film called ‘Blow the Whistle on Sunburn!’ to encourage kids to remember sun protection when they ‘gear up for action’ this summer. The film is available in a short but engaging presentation format, designed specifically for school assemblies and team meets.
WHY SUNBURN IS DANGEROUS
Over the last 40 years, rates of melanoma in the UK have risen faster than any of the 10 most common cancers and worryingly it is commonly seeded in childhood. Just one incidence of sunburn every two years can triple the risk of melanoma. Despite this, according to a recent survey conducted by the Myfanwy Townsend Melanoma Research Fund, the charity below the initiative, a quarter of those who work outdoors with children admit to a child having sunburn whilst in their care, and a worrying 40% of children still turn up to outdoor sessions without any sun protection whatsoever.
THE IMPORTANCE OF SUNSCREEN FOR KIDSWHO PLAY SPORT
Using a SPF30 sunscreen is important in the fight against sunburn, especially as children wear fewer clothes whilst playing sport, don’t tend to wear sunglasses or hats and are outdoors for prolonged periods of time. To be at all effective it needs to be generously applied and reapplied during the day, however less than 20% of respondents admitted to doing this, and over a
quarter admitted that they didn’t ask children to do so either.
GET YOUR SCHOOL OK ACCREDITED!
Says Casey Stoney, WSL Arsenal and England Football Captain; “Kids look up to their coaches and teachers so leading by example is vital. Sign up to the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code and get ‘OK accredited’, it just makes sense. Get out there, have fun but stay safe in the sun.”
To view the assembly presentation visit http://
oksunsafetycode.com/ok-film-presentation and for further information on how to get your school OK accredited visit
www.oksunsafetycode.com
Safeguarding in Education Self-Assessment Tool
The Safeguarding in Education Self-Assessment Tool (ESAT) has been developed by the NSPCC and TES to help you audit your school’s current safeguarding arrangements and supports you to make any changes and identify areas for development.
This tool is for designated safeguarding leads in schools in England to assess how well they are meeting statutory and recommended safeguarding practices. It includes useful resources, links to relevant guidance and
training and advice on what action to take. To start you self-assessment why not visit the tool now at
https://esat.nspcc.org.uk /
About.aspx
TES Safeguarding Resources
The TES website has a great range of safeguarding resources for teachers to use within their school. There are 62 resources available that are all free to download. Why not visit their website now and have a look through the great range of resources on offer at
https://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resources/ search/?q=safeguarding
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