Schools and sun protection

Sunburn in early life

Young skin is delicate and vulnerable to damage. And protecting our skin when we’re young can make a big difference to our health later on in life. So early life is a crucial time to be SunSmart.

Secondary schools, primary schools and nurseries

School pupils are often outside on their lunchbreak when the sun is at its strongest. So it is important to offer sun protection in the summer term. Schools can become more SunSmart by:

• developing their own school sun protection policy
• incorporating sun protection into the school curriculum
• making sure they provide sufficient shade in the school grounds
• warning parents about the dangers of too much sun
• organising a SunSmart sports day.

Parents

Younger children are often too busy running around to worry about looking after their skin. But as a parent you can make a real difference to the damage your children receive early in life. On this site you can:

• find out why it is important for parents to protect their children's skin
• read tips about how you can keep children safe from the sun.