With summer definitely with us, it’s important to remember sun protection measures to keep ourselves safe while enjoying outdoor activities in our great climate.
Canopy Early Education have a range of sun safety measures included in the Physical Environment Policy, along with measures for managing extreme heat situations and water play.
- Key sun safe actions that are practiced with the children include:
- Wearing hats when outside
- Regular sunscreen application
- Scheduling outdoor activities to avoid peak UV times
Ensuring there is a range of natural and constructed shade over play areasFamilies can help practice sun safety with children remembering to pack a hat every day, dressing in a t-shirt rather than a singlet style top and applying sunscreen before arrival at the centres.
