Stormy here too

I could use my lovely blue tick to go off on some thousand word diatribe about how beyond awful these low-lying scoundrels are, but instead I’ll just stick with: register to vote, make sure you have the right ID to vote, and vote.

Children 1st financial wellbeing team helps families access emergency fuel and food vouchers, resolve debt and apply for benefits. Will you support this life-changing work?

Visit children1st.org.uk/crisis or call 0345 10 80 111 to donate.

#ChildrenInCrisis #1in4Children

“I want the war to stop now. I don't want to be displaced over and over; I only want to feel safe,” says 12-year-old Sama, standing in the rubble of her house in Rafah, Gaza.

Every child has the right to safety. Children need a ceasefire. Now.

Here's a beautiful story of an Irish postman called Mike Sheehan, who cycled up to 30 miles a day for 42 years delivering post around Goleen in West Cork. While other postmen opted for cars and motorbikes because of the steep mountainous terrain, Mike never changed. His son…

We'd like to wish all of our Kiltwalkers in Glasgow good luck tomorrow and a very big thank you for taking on the mammoth task on behalf of Children 1st.

If you're inspired to take part you can still apply.

Find out more here: children1st.org.uk/get-involved/e…

Half of callers to Children 1st Parentline are worried about their child's emotional wellbeing. Anxiety from living in poverty affects children’s mental health.

Will you help?

Visit children1st.org.uk/crisis or call 0345 10 80 111 to donate.

#ChildrenInCrisis #1in4Children

So sorry i missed you Emma - next time !!

Do you want to help #Children1st transform the lives of children across Scotland?
We are recruiting 3 volunteer trustees who share our values and purpose including one who will become our Honorary Treasurer.

Apply by: 13th May

Find out more: ow.ly/qJrB50RnPTy

Children 1st are working with international partners to develop best practice approaches to support child victims of online sexual harm, thanks to EU funding. Read more 👉children1st.org.uk/about-us/news/…
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin AvBit PROMISE HEUNI Child Circle National Children's Advocacy Center, UKHD

We would love to wish our four amazing London Marathon runners good luck as they take to the streets tomorrow to raise vital funds for Children 1st. 🏃‍♀️

Our director of fundraising, marketing and communications has sent a special message. 👇

Sunak wants to remove medical opinion completely from the welfare system. That's what this is about. Don't be fooled by his attempt at a fair-minded tone.

unherd.com/2024/04/the-to…

The PM made a speech this morning which focussed on reform to our social security system.

He must know he can’t scare people into good health, but his words this morning will be chilling for low-income families up and down the UK who rely on our social security system for help.

“Children do not start wars,

and they cannot end them,

but they always pay the highest price.”

— Catherine Russell

unicef.org/press-releases…

Join our webinar on 1 May for a discussion about the shared responsibility for responding to the criminal exploitation of children, with Sharon Maciver from Action for Children and Donna McEwan from CYCJ Scotland: buff.ly/3VZXkGj

Children living near Sure Start centres did better at GCSEs, study suggests - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/education…

April is Care Experienced History Month, a time to recognise the history of care in Scotland and amplify the stories of those who have experienced care, past and present. Learn more about the history of care in Scotland in this summary from Who Cares? Scotland: whocaresscotland.org/blog/history-a…

We are looking to recruit a Research Fellow (28hrs per week for 17 months) to work on research related to children and young people affected by abuse in Scotland. You'll get to work with the wonderful Dr Mary Mitchell and myself (and other great colleagues): elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candidat…

“Give children a voice.”

Olivia, 12, is a young poet and student in Burkina Faso.

Watch her powerful poem – calling on world leaders to include children and young people in peacebuilding efforts.

Suzanne Zeedyk mary glasgow 💜📚 🐶🚲🇪🇺 🏊‍♀️⛷ Pam Jarvis The pic below was Upstart's response to the pandemic. But @scotgovedu went straight to catch-up. With ASN at 34%, mental health &behaviour problems at crisis levels, & staff morale at rock bottom, cd more catch-up really be the answer?