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Supporting your child to talk about war and violent conflict
With 24-hour news, social media and conversations between adults about wars and acts of aggression around the world, children in...
Children and Young People's Minister visits Bairns Hoose
Children 1st has urged the Scottish Government to deliver a world-leading model of support for victims and witnesses following a...
Children 1st comment on estimate that 300 million children across the world face online sexual exploitation
Commenting on new research which estimates that over 300 million children across the world face online sexual exploitation Mary Glasgow,...
Children 1st statement on appointment of John Swinney as First Minister
Children 1st statement on appointment of John Swinney as First Minister
Bairns Hoose Parliamentary Event
On Tuesday 21st November we shared our work with partners to open Scotland’s first Bairns Hoose at the Scottish Parliament.
Children 1st statement on HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland domestic abuse report
Children 1st has welcomed the publication of report from HM Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland on how domestic abuse cases...
‘No Room For Complacency’ as child poverty remains high across Scotland amid deepening cost of living crisis
Levels of child poverty have remained stubbornly high across Scotland and the rest of the UK despite families benefiting from the temporary Covid-19-related increase to universal credit, according to new research published today by the End Child Poverty coalition.
Blue Rose Code protest single Thirteen Years to raise funds for Children 1st
A protest song about the poverty faced by children in Scotland and across the UK is set to be released by musician Blue Rose Code, with all proceeds to be donated to Children 1st.
Victim, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill Comment on Stage 1 Debate
Victim, Witnesses and Justice Reform Bill Comment on Stage 1 Debate
Can you help children and families get the support they need to recover?
Chief Executive Mary Glasgow shares Ella's story and explains how you can make a difference by donating to our Spring Appeal.
Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport Tool Launch
New Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport tool will support sports club to keep children safe in sport. A new...
Expressing our deep sadness at the death of Her Majesty the Queen
Ken Cunningham, Chair of Children 1st said: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty the...
My opinions felt worthy
David Black reflects on the contributions of young people at our recent learning event for sports governing bodies,
A Conversation about Children's Human Rights in Sport. Seven young people from two Governing Bodies (Scottish Disability Sport- SDS and Scottish Rugby - SR) supported the event by helping in its development and preparation and, on the day, welcoming delegates, supporting staff throughout and contributing as keynote speakers.
Putting Children first across Scotland
Maggie Craig, Children 1st Chair reflects on how we supported 20,200 children, young people and family members to stay safe, loved, well and together in 2022/23.
Bairns Hoose Changemakers - A letter to my school
We are working with a group of Changemakers - eight girls under the age of 16 - who have been...
Children First declare childhood emergency
Children First has declared a “childhood emergency” in Scotland, with new research revealing most adults believe growing up in the...