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

Comment on Glasgow Child Abuse Trial Verdict

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

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.

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,...

We are on track to deliver Scotland’s first ‘Barnahus’ – a single location alternative to courts, social work offices and...

Children 1st is hugely grateful to CEO Jon Stanton and all at the Weir Group for their recent £100,000 donation...

Final National Bairns' Hoose Standards must be Braver, Bolder and Clearer

“She was a lovely person who had shown great kindness, care and understanding with our grandchild. My grandchild is a...

Children 1st warmly welcome recognition that resources must ultimately be redirected towards early help for children and families to keep The Promise.

Maggie Craig was formally appointed Chair of Children 1st at the charity’s AGM in Edinburgh today 20 September 2022. Mary...

Ken Cunningham, Chair of Children 1st said: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty the...

Children and young people from Irvine visited the National Portrait Gallery earlier last month to see their art on display....