Staying safe while trick or treating

On Halloween, lots of you (or your kids) may be heading out on the streets to go trick or treating.

We've put together some tips to make sure you stay safe while having fun:

Make sure a responsible adult or guardian goes with you - it could be an older brother or sister if they're over 16
Plan your route before you leave the house and make sure someone else knows where you are going
It's dark at this time of year so wear reflective or light-coloured clothing so you can be seen
Carry a torch to check what's around you and avoid falling over
Stay close to home and if possible only visit the houses of people you know
NEVER enter a stranger's home
Stay on pavements and check carefully before crossing a road - especially if there's a large group of you
Throw away any treats or sweets that have been opened or unwrapped
If you are wearing a mask, make sure that you can see clearly out of it
Make sure your costume is warm - it's almost November!
Bring water with you, you may get thirsty!
Don't argue with people or "trick" them if they don't have more sweets or don't want to celebrate Halloween.