a serious type of skin cancer that starts in cells that make skin colour; it can spread to other body parts if not caught early

invisible light rays, mainly from the sun, that cause sunburns and can damage skin over time

invisible light rays that can be felt as heat; they come from the sun, warm objects, and are used in remote controls and night vision

a cosmetic product that temporarily darkens your skin to look tanned without sun exposure

a small, usually dark spot on your skin made of clustered pigment cells; most are harmless, but changes in size or colour need checking

Safety in the sun

RSHE (PSHE)

Signs of health problems

Immunisation

Intimate health care

Water safety

This unit teaches self-monitoring and health awareness. Pupils learn to recognise signs of health problems, understand immunisation and antimicrobial resistance, maintain intimate health and hygiene, practise sun safety, and follow water safety protocols confidently.

Staying safe and healthy: How can I check my body is healthy?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

slip on clothing, slop on sun cream, slap on a hat

Which of the following is a basic sun safety rule?

You should apply sun cream every {{}} hours and after swimming.

invisible light rays from the sun that cause sunburns/skin damage

a small, usually dark spot on skin made of clustered pigment cells

a cosmetic product that temporarily makes skin appear tanned

between March and October, even on cloudy days

only if you're abroad or near the equator

When can UV rays cause skin damage in the UK?

Which of the following could be a sign of possible skin cancer?

the mole is changing shape, size or colour

Match the ABCDE guide with what to look out for when checking moles.

Which of the following is **not** a potential sign of breast cancer?

When carrying out a breast self-examination, you should complete this standing up and ...

Testicular cancer is most commonly found in men aged ...

note down details about what you have noticed

ignore it and see if it gets better in time

If you notice any changes to your body, it’s important to **not** ...

a treatment used to shrink tumours using radiation

a type of medication that boosts the immune system

the removal of a small sample of tissue for examination under a microscope

a non-invasive scan that shows images of internal organs

Exit Quiz

Which of the following is a basic sun safety rule?