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Can you support children’s football dreams in East Lothian?
Donate to our latest Crowdfunder and help more children in East Lothian grow their skills and confidence, by taking part in Children 1st’s Impact Football initiative.
A wholehearted commitment to keep the Promise.
With the anniversary of the publication of the Independent Care Review, known as ‘The Promise’ on 5th February, Mary Glasgow,...
Register now for Children 1st’s Family Group Decision Making training
Children 1st, in partnership with Robert Gordon University is offering in-person comprehensive SCQF level 9 certified training in Family Group...
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 respond to the publication of the Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee inquiry into the health and wellbeing of children and young people
Responding to the publication of the Scottish Parliament’s Health, Social Care and Sport Committee inquiry into the health and wellbeing...
Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill needs to take more account of children
The Bill needs to take more account of specific needs of children and young people
Scottish parents and carers believe their child’s emotional wellbeing should be at the top of the curriculum, according to Children 1st national survey.
Our national survey, conducted over social media, found that most parents and carers think that schools must make space for friendships, feelings and fun as they continue to re-open to more children.
Girvan Food Pantry to be managed by VASA from June
Local organisation Voluntary Action South Ayrshire (VASA) will manage the Girvan Food Pantry from Monday 3rd June 2024.
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 responds to First Minister's Priorities
“It is disappointing that the First Minister has missed the opportunity to clearly re-state the Scottish Government’s intent to deliver access to a Bairns Hoose for every child and young person that is a victim or witness of crime.
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.
Council election candidates must put children first
Children do well when families do well. But across Scotland, Children 1st are hearing from more families who would never...