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Protecting children and relationships - even when it's tough
As parents we want to bring our children up to be healthy, happy and secure. And, we know that the relationships we build with our children, from their earliest moments in the womb, through their development as toddlers, children and...
Children 1st responds to Child Protection Improvement Plan
Children 1st has responded to today's announcement from the Scottish Government on the measures it proposes to take under its Child Protection Improvement Plan. Alison Todd Chief Executive, Children 1st, Scotland’s National Children’s Charity said: "To enable Scotland’s children to...
Campaigners welcome Scottish Child Poverty Bill
Members of the End Child Poverty (ECP) coalition today welcomed the introduction of a new Bill aimed at eradicating the scandal of child poverty in Scotland. The Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill, which will now be considered by MSPs, establishes ambitious...
West Lothian youngster wants ScotRail to #VoteChildren1st
15 year old Ben Drummond has helped Children 1st by leading a pitch for Scotland’s National Children’s Charity to become ScotRail's next charity partner. Ben Drummond and Nadine Milloy, Youth Worker at COZ Ben, who is in third year at...
West Lothian youngster wants ScotRail to #VoteChildren1st
15 year old Ben Drummond has helped Children 1st by leading a pitch for Scotland’s National Children’s Charity to become ScotRail's next charity partner. Ben Drummond and Nadine Milloy, Youth Worker at COZ Ben, who is in third year at...
£700,000 funding boost for Scotland’s National Children’s Charity
Children 1st is delighted to have attended the 2017 People’s Postcode Lottery annual Charity Gala where it was announced that £66.3 million was awarded to charities and good causes in 2016.
£700,000 funding boost for Scotland’s National Children’s Charity
Children 1st is delighted to have attended the 2017 People’s Postcode Lottery annual Charity Gala where it was announced that £66.3 million was awarded to charities and good causes in 2016.
A true story: the power to transform lives
Alison Todd A recent event at the Scottish Parliament was an opportunity for Children 1st to demonstrate how practice and policy based on strong relationships can transform children’s lives. Alison Todd reflects on this theme and what this means for...
Kitbag shows Parliament the power of relationships
We were delighted to have a parliamentary reception hosted by Rona Mackay MSP, a passionate champion for children and young people, on Wednesday, 18 January. It was an opportunity to share examples of how we build trusting relationships alongside families...
Working it out - without the guilt
Are you a parent who’s returned to work after the Christmas break? How was it? Some parents dread the thought and feel guilty about spending less time with their children, while others can’t wait to get themselves and the whole...
Children 1st partners with GlobalGrandparents®
An innovative new communication platform to help grandparents and grandchildren, separated by distance and time zones, to stay in touch is partnering with Children 1st.
Children 1st partners with GlobalGrandparents®
An innovative new communication platform to help grandparents and grandchildren, separated by distance and time zones, to stay in touch is partnering with Children 1st.