School sun safety lessons trialled to tackle skin cancer

A pilot project in primary schools in Kent is teaching children aged five about sun protection to reduce future skin cancer cases, with plans to expand nationally by 2026. Melanoma, linked to UV exposure, affects around 18,300 people in the UK yearly, a number set to rise to 21,300 by 2026. Educators stress early education as crucial, with lessons on applying sunscreen, reading UV indexes, and understanding sun protection to empower children against skin damage and melanoma risks.