Malignant melanoma cases are increasing at a highly significant and worrying rate. It is the most serious form of skin cancer and these cases are mainly caused by overexposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Young people’s skin is particularly vulnerable to damage from the sun, and unfortunately over exposure to UV rays can lead to skin cancer later in life.
For these reasons it is important for children to wear sun protection at school and for schools to have a Sun Protection Policy in place. Schools also have a duty of care to ensure that sun protection is provided whilst pupils are on school premises during school hours or undertaking school activities.
Handsam are proud to support the Outdoors Kids Sun Safety Code, the first accredited sun protection initiative designed specifically for outdoor activity leaders.
The Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code is a resource bank and accreditation scheme designed to help individuals and organisations to be better equipped to protected children in their care from the harmful effects of the sun.
To find out more about the Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code, click here: http://oksunsafetycode.com/
You can also visit the Handsam SchoolTripsAdvisor page about Sun Protection to find out more about keeping your students protected from harmful rays.
Handsam can provide a Sun Protection Policy for your school. If you are interested in this policy or want to know more about sun protection or our Quick Guides service please contact Handsam by calling: 03332 070737 or emailing info@handsam.co.uk
