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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...
Children First horrified by scale of child sexual abuse highlighted in media
In response to reports in the media on Tuesday 18 February, that police forces across the UK are arresting 1,000...
Kinship Care Week 2026 set to celebrate connections that keep kinship families strong
The Kinship Care Advice Service for Scotland (KCASS), provided by Children First, has announced the theme and full programme...
Children First welcomes UK Government plans to take down abusive images within 48 hours
In response to the UK Government's plans to give tech firms 48 hours to take down abusive images or face...
Statement on public inquiry into group based child sexual exploitation in Scotland
Commenting on the Scottish Government announcement today of a public inquiry into group based child sexual exploitation in Scotland, Mary...
Irish expert urges Scottish leaders to make online health their top priority
The chair of Ireland’s Online Health Taskforce, Jillian van Turnhout will urge Scotland’s key decision-makers to do everything in their...
Molly vs the Machines is a powerful wake up call
Commenting on the screening of Molly vs the Machines on Channel 4 on Thursday 5 March at 9pm, Mary Glasgow,...
“We were determined to keep the boys together." The inspiring kinship care story of Robert, Sarah and their grandsons
As part of Kinship Care Week we’re celebrating the incredible role kinship carers like Robert* and his late wife, Sarah,...
“I will always love you” A Grandmother’s journey with Edie
Edie,* now age 11, was only six weeks old when she was taken into foster care because her mum was...
Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan is step towards realising Scotland's commitment
Commenting on the launch of the Scottish Government's Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan, Mary Glasgow, chief executive, Children First said:...
Unanimous vote on Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill is to be celebrated
Commenting on the passing of the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland Bill) by the Scottish Parliament, Linda Jardine,...
The Banchory Bangle 2026 raffle launches
A colourful community exhibition in Aberfeldy will launch the 49th Children First Banchory Bangle raffle, created by renowned Scottish engraver Dr Malcolm Appleby, MBE...
Children First calls for urgent action on child poverty
In response to today's statistics on household incomes and poverty, Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive of Children First, Scotland's national children's...
Judy Murray OBE backs digital detox to protect Scotland’s children from online harm
Judy Murray OBE is backing On-Mute May, Children First’s new campaign, which urges people across the country to step away...
Growing up online isn’t simple, that's why I'm backing On-Mute May
Erin, age 18, has been impacted by online harm in the past and in this blog, she explains why she...
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