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Online harm advice goes global
New animations for social workers, teachers and police created by young people and Children First shared with international audiences in...

Helping Emily and Sophie to recover from a tragic loss
Young sisters Emily and Sophie* were absolutely devastated when they lost their dad in 2021 in a tragic accident. At...

Children First urges parents across Scotland to reach out for help this mental health awareness week
As mental health awareness week (12-18 May 2025) begins Scotland’s children’s charity is urging parents and carers across the country...

Children First comment on Programme for Government
Mary Glasgow, chief executive of Children First, said: “We hoped the First Minister would bring bold, ambitious plans to tackle...