CPCScotland urges public to keep eyes and ears open for children at risk
With the closure of schools and nurseries during the COVID-19 crisis, Child Protection Committees Scotland is urging everyone to keep their eyes and ears open for children who may be at risk during this time.
Children 1st Parentline to continue to be there for Scotland’s families
As the Scottish Government announces school closures from this Friday (20th March) Children 1st Parentline service will continue to be offered by phone, online and email service.
First Minister joins us to celebrate nine inspiring women ahead of International Women’s Day
Nine inspiring women who have faced incredible challenges with the support of each other and Children 1st have been recognised by Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at a special event to mark International Women’s Day.
Children 1st comment on Derek Mackay’s resignation
Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive, Children 1st, Scotland’s national children’s charity said: "By resigning, Derek Mackay has acknowledged that his behaviour was inappropriate. "Children 1st has always been clear that children and young people are vulnerable in situations where there is...
Children 1st will #KeepThePromise says Mary Glasgow
After listening to the views of thousands of children and young people, The Care Review have published five reports today to identify and deliver lasting change in Scotland's care system. Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive, Children 1st, Scotland’s national children’s charity...
Law will spare child witnesses further trauma
Children 1st has welcomed new legislation which means child witnesses to serious crimes will no longer have to give their evidence in court.
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.
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.
Time for children and young people’s views on physical punishment to be heard say Children 1st and the Scottish Youth Parliament
As Holyrood’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee reach the end of their Stage 1 scrutiny of the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) Bill, Children 1st and the Scottish Youth Parliament have issued a joint call for children and young people’s...
Comment on Scottish Parliament Stage One report of Children (Equal Protection from Assault) Bill
Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive, Children 1st, said: “MSPs on Holyrood’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee heard overwhelming evidence from police, health professionals, social workers and teachers that physical punishment of children doesn’t work and can do harm. “Future generations will...
Children 1st services in Aberdeen
Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive, Children 1st discusses our local services in Aberdeen.