SunSmart sample policies

A comprehensive sun protection policy for schools covers the following four areas:

• Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap guidelines.
• Promoting the provision and use of shade and rescheduling activities.
• SunSmart information and skills.
• Policy review (at least every 3 years).

Please copy the sample policies below or use them to develop your own sun protection policy.

You can contact sunsmart@cancer.org.nz about SunSmart Schools. If your region is providing the SunSmart Schools programme, your local Cancer Society division can help you with your application and to develop a policy that meets the minimum criteria for SunSmart Schools Accreditation.