This not only has short term health issues but also long term such as skin cancer. "This could easily be avoidable by allowing schools to apply sun cream with parents' consent. The skin cancer charity Skcin said sunscreen needs re-applying at least every two hours to provide adequate protection. Maura Matthews from Tenovus Cancer Care said "We know that skin cancer is the most preventable of all cancers - some 86 per cent of cases are preventable." "Please apply any sun cream before school as it cannot be applied in school or brought to school."

Source: Daily Mirror July 15, 2019 18:45 UTC