With the onset of summer, police are advising householders not to leave an open invitation to burglars, by leaving windows open when they leave the house.
Make sure you check all windows are shut and locked when you leave the house unattended, or ensure that ground floor windows are fitted with security stays to prevent them being opened when left unlocked at night for ventilation.
A final point is that the family should have a practised fire escape plan, so everyone knows what they are going to do.