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Molly vs the Machines is a powerful wake up call
Commenting on the screening of Molly vs the Machines on Channel 4 on Thursday 5 March at 9pm, Mary Glasgow,...
“We were determined to keep the boys together." The inspiring kinship care story of Robert, Sarah and their grandsons
As part of Kinship Care Week we’re celebrating the incredible role kinship carers like Robert* and his late wife, Sarah,...
“I will always love you” A Grandmother’s journey with Edie
Edie,* now age 11, was only six weeks old when she was taken into foster care because her mum was...
Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan is step towards realising Scotland's commitment
Commenting on the launch of the Scottish Government's Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan, Mary Glasgow, chief executive, Children First said:...
Unanimous vote on Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill is to be celebrated
Commenting on the passing of the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland Bill) by the Scottish Parliament, Linda Jardine,...
The Banchory Bangle 2026 raffle launches
A colourful community exhibition in Aberfeldy will launch the 49th Children First Banchory Bangle raffle, created by renowned Scottish engraver Dr Malcolm Appleby, MBE...
Children First calls for urgent action on child poverty
In response to today's statistics on household incomes and poverty, Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive of Children First, Scotland's national children's...
Judy Murray OBE backs digital detox to protect Scotland’s children from online harm
Judy Murray OBE is backing On-Mute May, Children First’s new campaign, which urges people across the country to step away...
Growing up online isn’t simple, that's why I'm backing On-Mute May
Erin, age 18, has been impacted by online harm in the past and in this blog, she explains why she...
A blog on social media from Anika age 18
Anika,* age 18, shares her thoughts on social media in this insightful blog. There are many issues that are on...
Call for decisive action to protect children from online harm
A coalition led by Children First is calling on the new Scottish Government to take decisive action within its...
Statement on the release of independent case learning review
Children First’s statement on the release of the independent case learning review commissioned by Glasgow City Child Protection Committee, published...
Congratulations to John Swinney MSP on re-appointment as First Minister
Commenting on the re-appointment of John Swinney MSP as First Minister, Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive of Children First said: ...
Charity warns of ‘digital destruction of childhood’ as almost two thirds of Scottish children admit they spend ‘too much time online.
Almost two thirds (64%) of children and young people said they spend too much or far too much time online,...
Remembering Bill Dunbar, lifelong children’s champion
Bill Dunbar worked for nearly 35 years for Scotland’s national children’s charity, Children First. A lifelong children’s champion, Bill, who...
John McGurk and team undertake 796 mile six-nation challenge for Children First
Glaswegian born John McGurk headed up an international relay team as they arrived in his home town on Saturd...
Volunteers Week - a day in the life of Support line volunteer Margaret
“I would highly recommend volunteering with Children First to anyone who has empathy for others, wants to make a positive...
Response to Ministerial Statement on phone-free classrooms
In response to the Ministerial Statement on phone-free classrooms this afternoon, Mary Glasgow, Chief Executive of Children First said: “The...
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