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Children 1st has welcomed the passage of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament today.

On Tuesday 21st November we shared our work with partners to open Scotland’s first Bairns Hoose at the Scottish Parliament.

To mark World Children’s Day 2023 Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive reflects on how Children 1st is working to raise awareness of children's human rights.

Comment on Glasgow Child Abuse Trial Verdict

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.

With many families across Scotland worried about covering essential living costs, Joanna shares her story of how Children 1st supported her and her family to get their lives back on track.

The opening of Scotland’s first Bairns Hoose signifies a long awaited and desperately needed transformation in protection, care, justice and...

Children 1st urge the Scottish Government to build on today's Programme for Government commitments to keep the Promise

Scotland’s first Bairns Hoose opens to offer children who experience abuse and violence all the support they need under one roof – thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery

Ellie Wilson, Fundraising Products and Innovations Lead reflects on what inspires people to take on a challenge to keep children...

Responding to the news that the Scottish Government will present amendments to the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill “as soon as...

Following the publication of the National Bairns Hoose Standards for Scotland Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive at Children 1st, commented: "The...

'Responding to the publication of the Hearing System Working Group's report 'Hearings for Children', Chief Executive of Children 1st Mary Glasgow commented: “This Hearings for Children report is a welcome and significant step towards keeping the Promise, and the result of careful and considered work by Sheriff Mackie and the Hearing System Working Group. Children 1st are pleased to have contributed to this work.

On his coronation Children 1st wish His Majesty well and express hope he will prioritise children in his work.

The Bill needs to take more account of specific needs of children and young people

“It is disappointing that the First Minister has missed the opportunity to clearly re-state the Scottish Government’s intent to deliver access to a Bairns Hoose for every child and young person that is a victim or witness of crime.

Children 1st has welcomed an independent report by social work researchers at the University of Edinburgh which examines the views...

Children 1st, in partnership with Robert Gordon University is offering in-person comprehensive SCQF level 9 certified training in Family Group...

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.

We are working with a group of Changemakers - eight girls under the age of 16 - who have been...

We are working with a group of Changemakers - eight girls under the age of 16 - who have been...

Children 1st has launched two Crowdfunders so that we can help keep families warm and supported through the end of...

Responding to the announcement that First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is resigning, Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive at Children 1st said: “As...

With the anniversary of the publication of the Independent Care Review, known as ‘The Promise’ on 5th February, Mary Glasgow,...