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Response to latest Recorded Crime in Scotland statistics
Responding to the Scottish Government’s latest Recorded Crime in Scotland statistics , which included indecent photos of children increasing by...
Response to two-child limit being scrapped
Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive of Children First, Scotland’s national children’s charity said: “We welcome the UK Government’s decision to scrap...
Response to Ireland’s Online Health Taskforce’s report
Responding to the publication of the final report from Ireland's Online Health Taskforce, Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive of Children First,...
Time to listen – whole family support for every family that needs it
Imagine if every family in Scotland that had a child in distress with their mental health could access early, relational,...
Living in the dark, Eilidh's story
When something upsetting happens to your young child, it’s so much harder to protect and support them, if you’re not...
Why do I have to do it again? Daniel and David's story
My two young sons Daniel aged six and David aged ten got on really well, they were out and about...
Fundraising hero to run 400 miles
James Paterson marks his 50th birthday with epic challenge to protect children from harm Lanarkshire dad-of-two and marathon enthusiast James...
First Minister visits Children First
First Minister, John Swinney announced £10m funding to be split between charity and government initiatives to tackle child poverty.
Children First's response to 2026 draft Scottish Budget
Commenting on today’s draft Scottish Budget, Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive of Children First, Scotland’s national children’s charity, said: “It’s hugely...
Comment on launch of UK Government consultation on under 16s social media ban
Commenting on the UK Government’s consultation on a social media ban for under 16s, Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive of Children...
Comment on the sixth anniversary of the Promise
Six years ago, Scotland made a promise to care experienced children and young people - you will grow up loved,...
Children First urges families living in poverty across Scotland to contact them for help
This winter, Children First is urging families across the country struggling to make ends meet to call its national support...
“I felt invisible before I called” - Amy’s story
When Amy* first called Children First’s support line, she was at breaking point. Trapped in a damp flat with two...
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