For many families, the summer school closure can often mean the loss of a valuable support network. The Safeguarding Team will be contactable throughout the summer break via safeguarding@stjulies.org.uk for any pupils or families who have concerns or who want advice. 

Water Safety

It is perfectly natural to want to cool off when it’s hot. Unsuitable rivers, canals and quarries hide dangers below, not taking into accounts the hazards of freezing cold water and currents. 

Parents and carers may wish to use some of the following resources to alert children to some of the possible dangers: 


Canal and River Trust - Summer water safety
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/safety-on-our-waterways/summer-water-safety

Water Safety at the beach
https://www.rlss.org.uk/water-safety-at-the-beach

RNLI – Float to Live
https://rnli.org/pages/ppc/beach-safety/beach-safe-float

National Water Safety Signs – do you know what these mean?
http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/Assets/watersafety_signs.pdf

Reservoir safety (United Utilities)
Don’t be the one who watched their mate drown this summer

https://www.unitedutilities.com/help-and-support/about-us/recreation-sites/reservoir-safety/

Open Water Education Network
https://owen7.org.uk/water-safety-tips

Sun Safety

The Teenage Cancer Trust found that nearly two-thirds (61%) of young people aged 13-24 have avoided using sunscreen in order to get a better tan. As the weather gets hotter in the UK, we need to be more knowledgeable about keeping safe in the sun then ever before.

The damage done to young skin can lead to skin cancer developing in later life, so it’s vital to help young people protect themselves in the sun.

Teenage Cancer Trust Resources
https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/support-us/spread-word/shunburn-stay-safe-sun

Sun Safety
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/YDD2fTqHVfWJbV5qkHPL7D/sun-safety

Tips for Staying Safe in the Sun (CBeebies)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/watch/sun-safety-for-kids

Sun safety in schools (Skcin)
http://www.skcin.org/sunSafetyAndPrevention/sunSafetyInSchools.htm

School sun exposure policy (NICE)
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence has an article about creating a school sun exposure policy, in conjunction with Alderley Edge School for Girls, in Cheshire.

See: https://www.nice.org.uk/sharedlearning/a-primary-school-sunlight-exposure-policy

Parents' guide to safeguarding in out of school settings

Many parents and carers will be looking for childcare providers and other out of school settings during the summer holidays. Last year the government published a voluntary code of practice for out of school settings - you can download the 'Guidance for parents and carers' here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-parents-and-carers-on-safeguarding-children-in-out-of-school-settings