§ Mr. KempTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what measures have been taken to offer school children and staff guidance on, and protection from, the dangers of excessive exposure to sunlight and its linkage with skin cancers. [70365]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeThe Department recommends that schools include sun awareness as part of their health and safety policy, and that information is provided to pupils and parents.
The Department has publicised the Health Education Authority's Sun Awareness Campaign in "Spectrum," a publication that is sent to all schools. This includes "Sun Known-How" safety guidelines for schools, which include advice on putting policies in place, practical information and ideas for activities involving pupils.