Don’t do it in your own house - children cause havoc and some will stay all day; you’ll be cleaning up for weeks

Pay for entertainment - parents are not recognised as entertainment and will be ignored

Birthday cake suggestion - pile of mini choc rolls - most kids don’t eat it and its clean & easy, stick candle in top and looks effective, no baking required

If dressing up always have a theme as this helps with party bags - superheros v cool

Don’t let all the parents leave so they can deal with mishaps

It is a big deal who sits next to the birthday boy/girl

Outdoor space is handy - can isolate the naughty ones without causing a fuss

Church halls are great!