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Call for decisive action to protect children from online harm
A coalition led by Children First is calling on the new Scottish Government to take decisive action within its...
Statement on the release of independent case learning review
Children First’s statement on the release of the independent case learning review commissioned by Glasgow City Child Protection Committee, published...
Congratulations to John Swinney MSP on re-appointment as First Minister
Commenting on the re-appointment of John Swinney MSP as First Minister, Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive of Children First said: ...
Charity warns of ‘digital destruction of childhood’ as almost two thirds of Scottish children admit they spend ‘too much time online.
Almost two thirds (64%) of children and young people said they spend too much or far too much time online,...
Remembering Bill Dunbar, lifelong children’s champion
Bill Dunbar worked for nearly 35 years for Scotland’s national children’s charity, Children First. A lifelong children’s champion, Bill, who...
John McGurk and team undertake 796 mile six-nation challenge for Children First
Glaswegian born John McGurk headed up an international relay team as they arrived in his home town on Saturd...
Volunteers Week - a day in the life of support line volunteer Margaret
“I would highly recommend volunteering with Children First to anyone who has empathy for others, wants to make a positive...
Response to Ministerial Statement on phone-free classrooms
In response to the Ministerial Statement on phone-free classrooms this afternoon, Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive of Children First said: “The...
Response to UK Government social media ban for under 16s
Commenting on the announcement of a social media ban for under 16's Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive, Children First said: “The...
We stand against racist violence
Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive of Scotland's national children's charity said: "Children First stand with children and families of colour and...
States football dream comes true for young Scot thanks to national children’s charity
A young footballer from Penicuik who once faced poverty and uncertainty is playing collegiate sport in the United States, thanks...
Response to the Chief Social Work Officer Joint Statement
Response from Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive of Children First to the Chief Social Work Officer Joint Statement: Emergency in availability...
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