SUN SAFETY ASSEMBLY & RESOURCES (KS1 & KS2)
Take your pupils on a fun, engaging and empowering journey with our brand-new plug-and-play assembly, hosted by Solar and the Sun Safe Squad. Designed with busy teachers in mind, its warm, character-led approach is pedagogically sound and delivered in a way that truly connects with children.
KS1 SUN SAFETY TEACHING RESOURCES
An inspiring and comprehensive range of free, curriculum-linked KS1 sun safety lesson plans and teaching resources, approved by PSHE leads — introducing key concepts, reinforcing learning & building confidence through fun, engaging, character-led sun safety activities designed to make learning stick.
KS2 SUN SAFETY TEACHING RESOURCES
An inspiring and comprehensive range of free, curriculum-linked KS2 sun safety lesson plans and teaching resources, approved by PSHE leads — including an online Escape Room Challenge and sun safety quiz featuring the Sun Safe Squad. Sun safety education reimagined to deliver real impact.
A WHOLE-SCHOOL APPROACH TO SUN SAFETY EDUCATION
The Sun Safe Schools programme has been embedding sun safety in primary schools since 2012. Through a structured accreditation framework, it supports curriculum-linked learning, policy development, staff engagement and community awareness—aligning prevention with education and safeguarding standards. Built on best practice and over a decade of experience, the programme promotes a whole-school approach to sun safety and skin cancer prevention, supporting thousands of schools and reaching more than one million children and families nationwide.
SUN SAFETY AND SAFEGUARDING IN SCHOOLS
Sun safety education is now a key part of the primary school curriculum. Explore the latest guidance for schools, including expectations around education, sun safety policy development and safeguarding pupils. Learn how we support schools in meeting these responsibilities with confidence.
SUN SAFE SCHOOLS ACCREDITATION FRAMEWORK
The established Sun Safe Schools accreditation supports primary schools through a simple four-step framework that aligns sun safety and skin cancer prevention with education and safeguarding standards, recognising schools for their commitment to protection, education and collaboration.
SUN SAFE SCHOOLS TEACHER TESTIMONIALS
We’re proud to share feedback from the thousands of schools across the UK benefiting from the Sun Safe Schools accreditation programme – but don’t just take our word for it. See what teachers and schools are saying about their experience and the positive impact it’s having across their whole-school community.
THE UV INDEX FORECAST - CHECK IT HERE
Check the UV Index forecast for your location and be prepared for sun protection. When the UV Index reaches 3 or above, it’s time to protect your skin and eyes by following the Five S Golden Rules of Sun Safety.
Sunscreen And Dispensers For Schools
Looking for sunscreen solutions? For over a decade, Skcin has partnered with SC Johnson Professional to provide broad-spectrum, high-protection sunscreen cartridges and bespoke dispensers designed specifically for schools.
SUNSCREEN IN SCHOOLS: ADDRESSING CONCERNS
Concerns about allergies or assisted application can act as barriers, but these can be easily managed in schools. This information supports schools and parents in addressing these concerns confidently.
SUN SAFETY RESOURCES FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Choose from over 40 PSHE curriculum-linked sun safety lesson plans, worksheets, activities and supporting resources designed for primary schools to introduce, develop and reinforce sun safety for KS1 and KS2 pupils, from Reception through to Year 6.
FREE FUNDRAISING RESOURCES FOR SCHOOLS
Want to raise funds for a shade structure, sun hats, sunscreen or to support the work of Skcin? We provide you with inspiration, advice and resources to assist you in implementing a successful fundraising solution to meet your needs.
ABOUT SUN SAFE SCHOOLS
Established in 2012, the Sun Safe Schools programme has become a trusted national initiative, drawing on over a decade of experience supporting thousands of primary schools across the UK, reaching more than one million children and families.
