This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council on behalf of the Child Accident Prevention Trust for the attention of all Early Years, Childcare Practitioners and Primary Schools.

Scare safely this Halloween

Halloween can be an exciting time of year for children, dressing up and going out after dark. But, whilst Halloween is supposed to be spooky there are some horrors that families will want to avoid. So, here are our top tips for a safe Halloween that you can remember for all the right reasons.

Read the full article here: How to keep children safe this Halloween | 12 top tips (capt.org.uk)

How to have safe fireworks at home

Bonfire Night and Diwali are both quickly approaching. If you’re planning to have your own display at home, visit our firework safety hub for top tips on buying the right fireworks for your garden and ways to keep your family safe.

Follow for the information here: Firework safety advice hub | Safe fireworks for families (capt.org.uk)

Has your hot water bottle expired?

Did you know rubber deteriorates over time and old hot water bottles can break and cause serious burns? That's why this National Burns Awareness Day (Oct 11th) we're urging you to check your hot water bottle for signs of wear and tear and not use one if it's more than two years old. 

Read the full article here: Hot water bottle safety: Preventing burns and scalds (capt.org.uk)