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Supporting your child to talk about war and violent conflict
With 24-hour news, social media and conversations between adults about wars and acts of aggression around the world, children in...
Children 1st statement on appointment of John Swinney as First Minister
Children 1st statement on appointment of John Swinney as First Minister
Children 1st statement on resignation of First Minister Humza Yousaf
Statement on Humza Yousaf's resignation as First Minister
Children 1st joins international partners to support child victims of online sexual harm
Children 1st are working with six international partners to develop best practice approaches to support child victims of online sexual harm.
Victim, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill Comment on Stage 1 Debate
Victim, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill Comment on Stage 1 Debate
Children 1st statement on HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland domestic abuse report
Children 1st has welcomed the publication of report from HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland on how domestic abuse cases...
My opinions felt worthy
David Black reflects on the contributions of young people at our recent learning event for sports governing bodies,
A Conversation about Children's Human Rights in Sport. Seven young people from two Governing Bodies (Scottish Disability Sport- SDS and Scottish Rugby - SR) supported the event by helping in its development and preparation and, on the day, welcoming delegates, supporting staff throughout and contributing as keynote speakers.
Law Officers Visit Scotland's first Bairns Hoose
Scotland's Lord Advocate and Solicitor General support calls for a consistent national roll out of Bairns Hoose
Children 1st launches crisis appeal
Urgent appeal launches as 1 in 4 children face poverty crisis
Learning Review into death of Amber Gibson
Amber Gibson Learning Review
Bairns Hoose Reception – Lady Dorrian, Lord Justice Clerk
On Tuesday 21st November we hosted a reception at the Scottish Parliament to share our work opening Scotland’s first Bairns Hoose with partners. This was a significant milestone in the collective effort to ensure that Scotland’s care, protection and justice systems do not cause further trauma to children and young people. Bairns Hoose offers hope, healing and recovery.
Children 1st welcome the passage of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill
Children 1st has welcomed the passage of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament today.
Bairns Hoose Parliamentary Event
On Tuesday 21st November we shared our work with partners to open Scotland’s first Bairns Hoose at the Scottish Parliament.
World Children's Day 2023: For Every Child, Every Right
To mark World Children’s Day 2023 Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive reflects on how Children 1st is working to raise awareness of children's human rights.
Glasgow Child Abuse Trial Verdict
Comment on Glasgow Child Abuse Trial Verdict
Putting Children first across Scotland
Maggie Craig, Children 1st Chair reflects on how we supported 20,200 children, young people and family members to stay safe, loved, well and together in 2022/23.
Joanna's Story
With many families across Scotland worried about covering essential living costs, Joanna shares her story of how Children 1st supported her and her family to get their lives back on track.
Scotland’s first Bairns Hoose receives international recognition
The opening of Scotland’s first Bairns Hoose signifies a long awaited and desperately needed transformation in protection, care, justice and...
Programme for Government 2023
Children 1st urge the Scottish Government to build on today's Programme for Government commitments to keep the Promise
Scotland's first Bairns Hoose opens
Scotland’s first Bairns Hoose opens to offer children who experience abuse and violence all the support they need under one roof – thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery
Feel Good Fundraising
Ellie Wilson, Fundraising Products and Innovations Lead reflects on what inspires people to take on a challenge to keep children...
Children 1st response to UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill update
Responding to the news that the Scottish Government will present amendments to the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill “as soon as...
National Bairns Hoose Standards
Following the publication of the National Bairns Hoose Standards for Scotland Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive at Children 1st, commented: "The...
Children 1st response to Children’s Hearing System Redesign Proposals
'Responding to the publication of the Hearing System Working Group's report 'Hearings for Children', Chief Executive of Children 1st Mary Glasgow commented:
“This Hearings for Children report is a welcome and significant step towards keeping the Promise, and the result of careful and considered work by Sheriff Mackie and the Hearing System Working Group. Children 1st are pleased to have contributed to this work.