For families

How to keep children sun safe and well hydrated during hot weather

Staying hydrated is crucial during hot weather, particularly for children. Check out some cool tips and tricks for easier sun cream application and staying hydrated this summer.

Soltan & Macmillan’s Top Tips to keep your little ones Sun Ready

Soltan and Macmillan Cancer Support are working together to help you and your family stay safe in the summer sun. Here are some helpful hints, tips and information about sun protection.

Bring Out The Sun Cream song

4-11 | Film | Quick activity

Dance your way to a sun-ready summer!

How to apply sun cream on children – from Soltan and Macmillan

Getting your kids to stay still for long enough to apply sun cream can be challenging! Here are a few tips on how you can ensure the sun cream is applied effectively and that you’re providing the best protection for your children.

Summer sun life hacks - keeping the kids entertained

Every kid looks forward to summer, but it can be hard to think of ways to keep them amused.

Sun Ready Poster Project

Inspire children to share what they've learnt about sun safety with their family and friends using the Sun Ready Poster Project! 

Soltan Sun Ready has educated over half a million young people about sun safety!

Hear more about the work Soltan Sun Ready is doing in schools to help educated children about the importance of sun safety.

Lifelong sun damage: Why we need to care about UVA

We all know that going into the sun without protection can be harmful to our skin, but many of us don’t realise the importance of also protecting skin against the sun’s harmful UVA rays.

Action Poem: Big Blob

Use this action poem to help your child remember how to apply their sun cream.

Tanai’s Story

Watch Tanai's story about her favourite football team.

Ciara’s Story

Watch Ciara's story about going to a music festival.

Aaron’s Story

Watch Aaron's story about his Grandad. This film contains a storyline that some children may be sensitive to.

The science of sun care

Watch this film with your child to educate them about the science behind sun care.

Story: Fun in the Sun

A fun story and comprehension exercise to introduce children to sun safety and the importance of protecting themselves from the sun.

Soltan Sun Ready Challenge app

The Soltan Sun Ready Challenge app is free to download and makes learning about sun safety fun and memorable for children. Children complete a series of five challenges, all while learning how to stay safe in the sun.

Know your sun cream

Download the worksheet to help your child understand the science behind sun cream.

Earth and Sun

Learn about how the movement of the Sun affects the Earth.

Getting your child’s school involved in sun ready

Soltan has made loads of free-to-use resources to help schools teach sun safety.

Sun safety myths: busted

It can be hard to sort fact from fiction when it comes to sun safety and how to keep your family protected. But don’t fear, we’re here to give you the information you need to enjoy the summer safely.

Help, my kids won’t put on sun cream

We all know it can be hard to get kids to put sun protection on, so here are some handy ideas and tips to encourage your little ones to stay safe this summer.

Which sun cream is right for your family?

Different situations require different sun protection. Read this article to learn about the different Soltan sun creams on offer.