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common questions

balloon What do I do if I am worried about a child's safety?
Have a look at our information about who you can contact.
balloon How old do my children have to be before they can be left on their own?
Order our 'Home Alone' leaflet for information on leaving children at home safely.
balloon My children want to go out and play on their own - are they safe?
You can ask for our 'Out Alone' leaflet which contains practical tips and advice on letting children outside on their own.
balloon Why do CHILDREN 1ST campaign against hitting children?
Download our factsheet about physical punishment.
balloon My child is being bullied - who can help me?
You can talk it through with our counsellors at ParentLine Scotland, our free, confidential helpline service.
balloon What are children's legal rights?
Visit the Scottish Executive website and have a look at their publication 'Your Children Matter'.
balloon I am doing a school/college project and need more information.
We have a number of factsheets written specifically for students.
balloon What leaflets do you have?
See a list of our publications.
balloon How can I become a volunteer or supporter of CHILDREN 1ST?
  • Find out about how you can get involved in our work as a volunteer
  • There are a lot of different ways that you can donate money to fund our vital work
  • balloon Why did you change your name from the RSSPCC?
    How are you related to the NSPCC?

    Find out about our history as one of Scotland's leading childcare charities.
    balloon How big an organisation is CHILDREN 1ST and whereabouts in Scotland do you work?
    CHILDREN 1ST employs over 280 staff across Scotland in a variety of roles and locations from the Black Isle to the Borders. View a list of our services here.
    balloon How much of your money goes to services for children?
    See what happens to your money (PDF download).

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