SunSmart Training Form

  • SunSmart Training Form

  • PERSONAL STATEMENT

    As a participant in Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s SunSmart Accreditation Programme, you will be promoting sun protection behaviours in your daily activities, while acting as a role model for other schools/ programmes in Bermuda.

    SunSmart Accreditation Programme Guidelines:

    • Have a working sun protection policy implemented between the months of April – October, when the ultraviolet radiation levels are most intense.
    • All staff, students and parents/caregivers are to be informed of the sun protection policy and its intended practices.
    • All students wear a broad brimmed, legionnaire or bucket hat (minimum 6cm brim, deep crown) when outside.
    • Students not wearing a hat are required to play in allocated shade areas.
    • The use of SPF 30+ broad-spectrum sunscreen is encouraged.
    • The use of sun protective clothing is encouraged (e.g. UV protective clothing, or sleeves and collars).
    • Staff members are encouraged to act as role models by practicing SunSmart behaviours.
    • SunSmart education programmes are included in the curriculum at all levels every year.
    • The sun protection policy is reflected in the planning of all outdoor events (e.g. excursions, sporting events).
    • Outdoor activities are scheduled, whenever possible, to minimise time in direct sun between 10am and 4pm.
    • The school/programme has sufficient shade or is working towards increasing the shade availability.

    The sun protection policy is reviewed regularly, at least once every 2 years. This involves management, staff members and parents, and includes monitoring compliance with the existing policy and making suggestions for future improvement. 

    2025 Registration is open from April 1st - June 14th.

  • APPLICATION FORM

  • Please select a training date below:*

  • Please note all of our training events take place in our Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre, Board Room.

  • Is wearing a hat enforced?*
  • If hats are enforced, which type of hat is permitted?
  • What are the consequences (regarding outdoor activity) for a child without a hat?*
  • Does your camp/programme require that teachers/staff wear a hat while outside?*
  • Does your camp/programme encourage parents to wear sun-protective hats when participating in or attending outdoor activities?*
  • Is there a policy regarding the use of sunscreen? Check all that apply.*
  • Does your camp/programme frequently publicize and reinforce the sun protection message during April – October, for example through newsletters, parent meetings, website, and activities?*
  • Does your camp/programme incorporate sun protection education into the curriculum?*
  • If YES above, how is sun protection education incorporated into your curriculum? Please check all that apply.*
  • Does your camp/programme have adequate educational resources to teach about sun protection?*
  • Considering trees, covered or sheltered areas, and portable shade, what best describes the situation at your proposed location in respect to shade?*
  • What future plans do you have to increase shade at your location?*
  • Which of the following practices do you endeavour to do to minimize the time spent outside between 10am-4pm April – October?*
  • With respect to swimming (please tick all that apply)*
  • Does your camp/programme have a written sun protection policy?*
  • Does your camp/programme undertake ongoing assessment of sun protection behaviour at least every 2 years?*
  • What obstacle has your camp/programme encountered in introducing a sun protection policy?*
  • I, the undersigned, agree to the guidelines as stated in the PERSONAL COMMITMENT and will work diligently to implement and uphold them.*
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  • The SunSmart programme is generously sponsored by the St Baldrick's Foundation.
    Becoming SunSmart Accredited tells the community that you are committed to the sun safety of Bermuda’s children.

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