SunSmart School Accreditation Application Form (Post-Primary Schools)

This application form is for post-primary schools to be accredited to become a SunSmart School and received a SunSmart Schools Accreditation Certificate. By submitting the completed checklist to the HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) will assess if your school can be awarded to be a SunSmart School.

The checklist below assist schools to become a SunSmart School. It is a list of potential SunSmart activities, you can choose which works for your school or add any other activities your school is implementing. The checklist provides a list of suggested strategies for the school community to implement.

Minimum criteria for SunSmart Schools Accreditation is 5 or more strategies are fully implemented by the school.

1. School Name and address *

2. Contact Name and position *

3. Phone Number *

4. Email Address *

Criteria to become a SunSmart School
5 strategies listed below are required to be fully implemented in order to be considered for a SunSmart School accreditation

5. Outdoor Activities
Have you implemented any of the below strategies relating to outdoor activities? *

	Not started	In progress	Fully implemented
Outdoor activities are scheduled outside of high UV radiation times where possible, between 11am to 3pm, from April to June and September during school days	Outdoor activities are scheduled outside of high UV radiation times where possible, between 11am to 3pm, from April to June and September during school days Not started	Outdoor activities are scheduled outside of high UV radiation times where possible, between 11am to 3pm, from April to June and September during school days In progress	Outdoor activities are scheduled outside of high UV radiation times where possible, between 11am to 3pm, from April to June and September during school days Fully implemented
When the UV index is 3 or above for school activities outdoors, excursions, sports days and interschool sports events UV radiation protection strategies (hats, clothing, shade, and sunscreen) are included.	When the UV index is 3 or above for school activities outdoors, excursions, sports days and interschool sports events UV radiation protection strategies (hats, clothing, shade, and sunscreen) are included. Not started	When the UV index is 3 or above for school activities outdoors, excursions, sports days and interschool sports events UV radiation protection strategies (hats, clothing, shade, and sunscreen) are included. In progress	When the UV index is 3 or above for school activities outdoors, excursions, sports days and interschool sports events UV radiation protection strategies (hats, clothing, shade, and sunscreen) are included. Fully implemented
The UV index is checked daily between April to September (while school is open) and communicated to the school community if the UV index is 3 or above.	The UV index is checked daily between April to September (while school is open) and communicated to the school community if the UV index is 3 or above. Not started	The UV index is checked daily between April to September (while school is open) and communicated to the school community if the UV index is 3 or above. In progress	The UV index is checked daily between April to September (while school is open) and communicated to the school community if the UV index is 3 or above. Fully implemented

6. Shade
Have you implemented any of the below strategies relating to shade? *

	Not started	In progress	Fully implemented
An assessment of existing shade is conducted regularly to review the quality and availability of shade.	An assessment of existing shade is conducted regularly to review the quality and availability of shade. Not started	An assessment of existing shade is conducted regularly to review the quality and availability of shade. In progress	An assessment of existing shade is conducted regularly to review the quality and availability of shade. Fully implemented
Staff and student are encouraged to use available areas of shade when outside, especially when the sun’s UV rays are strongest, typically between 11am-3pm from April to September.	Staff and student are encouraged to use available areas of shade when outside, especially when the sun’s UV rays are strongest, typically between 11am-3pm from April to September. Not started	Staff and student are encouraged to use available areas of shade when outside, especially when the sun’s UV rays are strongest, typically between 11am-3pm from April to September. In progress	Staff and student are encouraged to use available areas of shade when outside, especially when the sun’s UV rays are strongest, typically between 11am-3pm from April to September. Fully implemented

7. Clothing
Have you implemented any of the below strategies relating to clothing? *

	Not started	In progress	Fully implemented
Uniforms encourage covering skin for sun protection i.e. wide brimmed hat, long sleeves.	Uniforms encourage covering skin for sun protection i.e. wide brimmed hat, long sleeves. Not started	Uniforms encourage covering skin for sun protection i.e. wide brimmed hat, long sleeves. In progress	Uniforms encourage covering skin for sun protection i.e. wide brimmed hat, long sleeves. Fully implemented
Staff and students are encouraged to wear a hat that protects their face ears and neck where appropriate when outside (wide-brimmed, bucket or legionnaire style)	Staff and students are encouraged to wear a hat that protects their face ears and neck where appropriate when outside (wide-brimmed, bucket or legionnaire style) Not started	Staff and students are encouraged to wear a hat that protects their face ears and neck where appropriate when outside (wide-brimmed, bucket or legionnaire style) In progress	Staff and students are encouraged to wear a hat that protects their face ears and neck where appropriate when outside (wide-brimmed, bucket or legionnaire style) Fully implemented
Where practical, students are encouraged to wear close-fitting, wrap-around sunglasses and cover as much of the eye area as possible. Choose glasses that block 100% of UV rays (UVA and UVB) and carry the CE mark.	Where practical, students are encouraged to wear close-fitting, wrap-around sunglasses and cover as much of the eye area as possible. Choose glasses that block 100% of UV rays (UVA and UVB) and carry the CE mark. Not started	Where practical, students are encouraged to wear close-fitting, wrap-around sunglasses and cover as much of the eye area as possible. Choose glasses that block 100% of UV rays (UVA and UVB) and carry the CE mark. In progress	Where practical, students are encouraged to wear close-fitting, wrap-around sunglasses and cover as much of the eye area as possible. Choose glasses that block 100% of UV rays (UVA and UVB) and carry the CE mark. Fully implemented

8. Sunscreen
Have you implemented any of the below strategies relating to sunscreen? *

	Not started	In progress	Fully implemented
Communication to parents about students applying sunscreen before school occurs, regularly.	Communication to parents about students applying sunscreen before school occurs, regularly. Not started	Communication to parents about students applying sunscreen before school occurs, regularly. In progress	Communication to parents about students applying sunscreen before school occurs, regularly. Fully implemented
Students are encouraged to bring their own sunscreen from home and reapply regularly themselves.	Students are encouraged to bring their own sunscreen from home and reapply regularly themselves. Not started	Students are encouraged to bring their own sunscreen from home and reapply regularly themselves. In progress	Students are encouraged to bring their own sunscreen from home and reapply regularly themselves. Fully implemented
If schools have decided to supply sunscreen SPF50+ broad-spectrum (protection against UVA/UVB), water-resistant sunscreen is available for students to use at various points throughout the school.	If schools have decided to supply sunscreen SPF50+ broad-spectrum (protection against UVA/UVB), water-resistant sunscreen is available for students to use at various points throughout the school. Not started	If schools have decided to supply sunscreen SPF50+ broad-spectrum (protection against UVA/UVB), water-resistant sunscreen is available for students to use at various points throughout the school. In progress	If schools have decided to supply sunscreen SPF50+ broad-spectrum (protection against UVA/UVB), water-resistant sunscreen is available for students to use at various points throughout the school. Fully implemented
Students are reminded to reapply sunscreen at school and during extended outdoor activities.	Students are reminded to reapply sunscreen at school and during extended outdoor activities. Not started	Students are reminded to reapply sunscreen at school and during extended outdoor activities. In progress	Students are reminded to reapply sunscreen at school and during extended outdoor activities. Fully implemented

9. Education and Awareness Raising
Have you implemented any of the below strategies relating to education and awareness raising? *

	Not started	In progress	Fully implemented
The school commits to delivering SunSmart activities as part of SPHE to all Junior cycle classes using- Making Healthy Choices 2.	The school commits to delivering SunSmart activities as part of SPHE to all Junior cycle classes using- Making Healthy Choices 2. Not started	The school commits to delivering SunSmart activities as part of SPHE to all Junior cycle classes using- Making Healthy Choices 2. In progress	The school commits to delivering SunSmart activities as part of SPHE to all Junior cycle classes using- Making Healthy Choices 2. Fully implemented
Sun safety education will be integrated into the curriculum where relevant e.g. TY projects, BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition	Sun safety education will be integrated into the curriculum where relevant e.g. TY projects, BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Not started	Sun safety education will be integrated into the curriculum where relevant e.g. TY projects, BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition In progress	Sun safety education will be integrated into the curriculum where relevant e.g. TY projects, BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition Fully implemented
Posters promoting SunSmart behaviours are visible throughout the school.	Posters promoting SunSmart behaviours are visible throughout the school. Not started	Posters promoting SunSmart behaviours are visible throughout the school. In progress	Posters promoting SunSmart behaviours are visible throughout the school. Fully implemented
Students are encouraged to be involved in initiatives to promote and model sun protection measures at the school including taking leadership roles in managing sun protection for the whole school community.	Students are encouraged to be involved in initiatives to promote and model sun protection measures at the school including taking leadership roles in managing sun protection for the whole school community. Not started	Students are encouraged to be involved in initiatives to promote and model sun protection measures at the school including taking leadership roles in managing sun protection for the whole school community. In progress	Students are encouraged to be involved in initiatives to promote and model sun protection measures at the school including taking leadership roles in managing sun protection for the whole school community. Fully implemented
Communication about being SunSmart occurs regularly e.g. newsletters, intranet, at school assembly.	Communication about being SunSmart occurs regularly e.g. newsletters, intranet, at school assembly. Not started	Communication about being SunSmart occurs regularly e.g. newsletters, intranet, at school assembly. In progress	Communication about being SunSmart occurs regularly e.g. newsletters, intranet, at school assembly. Fully implemented

10. School Community Engagement
Have you implemented any of the below strategies relating to school community engagement? *

	Not started	In progress	Fully implemented
School staff role model SunSmart behaviours.	School staff role model SunSmart behaviours. Not started	School staff role model SunSmart behaviours. In progress	School staff role model SunSmart behaviours. Fully implemented
Designate at least one SunSmart Champion (staff and/or students) to inform about and encourage school-wide SunSmart behaviour.	Designate at least one SunSmart Champion (staff and/or students) to inform about and encourage school-wide SunSmart behaviour. Not started	Designate at least one SunSmart Champion (staff and/or students) to inform about and encourage school-wide SunSmart behaviour. In progress	Designate at least one SunSmart Champion (staff and/or students) to inform about and encourage school-wide SunSmart behaviour. Fully implemented

Is your school involved in any additional activities to promote sun protection messages (not already covered above)?

11. Does your school have a current written sun protection policy/procedure/charter? *

Not started
In progress
Fully implemented

12. Does your Principal / School Community review (or will review if new document) the sun protection policy/procedure/charter at least once every 3 years? *

13. Have you emailed a copy of your schools’ SunSmart Charter to prevention@cancercontrol.ie? Please note this is required in order to complete the accreditation process *