SunSmart Schools Accreditation Programme
The SunSmart Schools Accreditation programme provides accreditation for primary and intermediate schools that have a sun protection policy for Terms 1 and 4, that meets the Cancer Society's minimum criteria.
A school sun protection policy should include:
• Behaviour - use of sunhats, clothing, broad spectrum SPF30+ sunscreen
• Environment - promoting the provision and use of shade and rescheduling activities
• Curriculum - educating about sun protection and skin cancer prevention
• Policy review - at least 3 yearly
For more information visit the SunSmart Schools Website
