Sunsmart Schools
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The SunSmart Schools Accreditation Programme (SSAP) provides accreditation for New Zealand schools that have developed and implemented a sun protection policy for Terms 1and 4, that meets the Cancer Society of New Zealand’s minimum criteria. The purpose of the programme is to promote comprehensive sun protection policies and practices in the school setting to reduce children’s exposure to UV radiation and their risk of skin cancer. The accreditation process recognizes the efforts a school is making to implement a comprehensive sun protection policy. For many families, sun protection is an important component when selecting a school that ensures their children’s general safety.
All New Zealand primary and intermediate schools (and the primary and intermediate section of area schools) can apply to become SunSmart Accredited.
The SSAP may be extended to early childhood centres and secondary schools at some stage in the future. While accreditation is not currently available to early childhood centres and secondary schools, the SunSmart Accreditation Sample Policy and Minimum Criteria for Accreditation, can be used in these areas to develop comprehensive sun protection policies.