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05/11/2026

Keep children safe this Bonfire Night! 🎆
🎇 Wear gloves while holding sparklers.
🎇 Keep sparklers away from your body and don't run with them.
🔥 Stay at a safe distance from the bonfire.
🔥 Teach children to stop, drop and roll.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Contact Centre: 0800 555 815
In an emergency, always call 999!

See Child Accident Prevention Trust for more safety tips!

04/11/2026

This week is Stress Awareness Week 💙

Here are some tips for lowering stress:
☕Connect with someone
💤Prioritise sleep
🚶🏼‍♀️Move in your own way
🌳Spend time in nature
🌱Breathe deep
🧘‍♀️Practise mindfulness

Find more resources at https://www.stress.org.uk/

03/11/2026

Sainsbury’s is reintroducing its Healthy Start top-up for low-income families with young children in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 🛒🥕🥦🍎

You can apply for an additional £3 a week towards fruit, vegetables, beans and pulses for six weeks, starting from 18th November, here: https://sainsburyshealthystart.argosrewards.co.uk/campaign/claim/HealthyStartPromotion

Important: Please complete this form by 9th November 2026.

02/11/2026

As fireworks are now on sale and the time for displays gets near, it’s important to keep safety in mind when buying. Only buy fireworks marked with safety standards.🎆

30/10/2026

If you're trick-or-treating this year, remember these safety tips from the Child Accident Prevention Trust ⬇️
🔥 Most costumes catch on fire easier than normal clothing, so make sure you check the labels for fire safety, as well as teach children what to do in case of fire.
🎃 Never leave candles and lit pumpkins unattended.
🍬 Hard candy and lollipops can be a choking hazard.
🔦 Remember road safety and make sure you're visible to drivers.

Find more Halloween safety tips here: capt.org.uk/halloween/

28/10/2026

October is 💙
➡ Here are some tips that can be helpful during studying and playtime:

🗓 Structure & Organisation - create a predictable routine and visual support;
🧘🏽‍♀️ Find a safe space - somewhere your child can go to if they feel overwhelmed;
🧩 Vary activities - learn through seeing, listening and doing;
⭐️ Praise the positive - use positive language to praise good behaviour;
💙 Regulation - ensure your child has a strategy to use at stressful times.

26/10/2026

October is International Walk to School Month!🚶🏼‍♀️🎒🍎

If your child is walking home alone, make sure they know about road safety and are able to reach you or a trusted adult at all times.

We're sharing some advice from NSPCC to follow if you and your child feel that they're ready to walk to/from school alone.

23/10/2026

October is Black History Month!

🖤 Celebrate Black history, culture and achievements
❤️ Support and encourage diversity and equality
💛 Support inclusivity within your community
💚 Be kind, listen to others about their experiences and learn

Learn more about at blackhistorymonth.org.uk

21/10/2026

October is International Walk to School Month!🚶🏼‍♀️🎒🍎

Walking to school with your little ones can be a great opportunity to bond, have fun and help them explore and learn about important themes.

Here are some activity ideas for children aged 4-7 and 8-11 from Living Streets. For more resources, visit https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/

19/10/2026

Swipe to see all places where children eat for free (or for £1) during this October half term 🥪➡

Read updates at moneysavingcentral.co.uk/kids-eat-free
List created by Money Saving Central - they post money advice, sales and deals regularly.

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