Sun Awareness week is the beginning of a summer long Sun Awareness campaign by The British Association of Dermatologists. They use this week to re-enforce the need for sun protection across the UK and inspire people to raise awareness themselves. This year’s campaign focus will be on the need for sun protection in the UK climate, aiming to tackle misconceptions that sun protection is rarely needed in the UK.

Where can I read more? To read more about Sun Awareness Week and keeping safe in the sun, you can visit the following websites:

British Association of Dermatologists

British Skin Foundation

Care In the Sun

Links to national resources: Schools can sign up on the sun safe schools website for a 4-step accreditation programme and gain access to a range of useful information for schools and parents, including resources.

Soltan have produced free curriculum-linked teaching resources, including activity ideas, video clips and information for families for 4 – 11 year olds.

You can access a range of free resources suitable for Early Years up to KS3 on the care in the sun website. The resources include teaching packs, online storybooks, presentations, leaflets and posters.