News archive for 2020
Children 1st response to the Children (Scotland) Bill
Children 1st have responded to the Justice Committee’s Call for Views on the Children (Scotland) Bill, which sets out proposed changes to the civil justice system.
Gary Kernahan and Mark Ballard join our Executive Team
Children 1st are delighted to welcome two new permanent members to the charity’s Executive Team: Gary Kernahan and Mark Ballard.
Taking stock, looking forward: next steps for children’s policy in Scotland
As part of a two part blog series looking forward to children and family policy and practice in Scotland, CEO Mary Glasgow argues that we must be more mindful of family life when developing policy.
Finding the courage to say "I'm care experienced"
Prompted by Care Experienced Week, guest blogger Laura Beveridge, co-chair of the Stop:Go group within the Independent Care Review, reflects on her journey so far.
Parents' views of equal protection: a health visitor's research
Health visitor Christopher Sweeney writes about his and public health lecturer William Spence’s research into parents’ views of equal protection.
Children 1st support young people's climate strike
Children across the globe are coming together to tell us that without action on climate change they fear they have no future.
New Parentline partnership with Rangers Charity Foundation launched
Rangers Charity Foundation to support Children 1st Parentline so every family can get help at the touch of a button
Time to secure the rights of Scotland's children
It is now nearly 30 years since the UNCRC was agreed by the UN. It is time that Scotland takes the next step in securing children's rights.
First day at school: tips from Parentline
Ann has five tips to make a big change a little easier over the next few weeks.
Children 1st Parentline awarded £370k grant from National Lottery Community Fund
Children 1st is one of the charities to be awarded grants from the National Lottery Community Fund’s new Digital Fund, which will transform Parentline.
Children 1st announced as official charity partner of UEFA’s Women’s Under 19 Championships
Children 1st has been announced as the official charity partner of UEFA’s Women’s Under 19 Championships which are being held in Scotland this month.
Campaigning, communication and a whole lot of tea!
Iona talks about what it's like volunteering with the policy and communications teams at Children 1st and how it's preparing her for the world of work.