Mary Glasgow
@margl24.bsky.social
CEO at Children First www.childrenfirst.org.uk
Support Line 08000 28 22 33
📚🧘♀️🐕🎿🏊♂️
Relieved to find a space for connection, kindness and creativity and focussed on Children's relationships, rights, safety and recovery
Support Line 08000 28 22 33
📚🧘♀️🐕🎿🏊♂️
Relieved to find a space for connection, kindness and creativity and focussed on Children's relationships, rights, safety and recovery
Reposted by Mary Glasgow
This Christmas, you can protect Scotland’s children.
Like you, Children First believes that every child deserves a safe and happy childhood.
Visit childrenfirst.org.uk/appeal or call 0345 10 80 111 to donate to our Christmas appeal now. #ProtectingScotlandsChildren
Like you, Children First believes that every child deserves a safe and happy childhood.
Visit childrenfirst.org.uk/appeal or call 0345 10 80 111 to donate to our Christmas appeal now. #ProtectingScotlandsChildren
November 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
This Christmas, you can protect Scotland’s children.
Like you, Children First believes that every child deserves a safe and happy childhood.
Visit childrenfirst.org.uk/appeal or call 0345 10 80 111 to donate to our Christmas appeal now. #ProtectingScotlandsChildren
Like you, Children First believes that every child deserves a safe and happy childhood.
Visit childrenfirst.org.uk/appeal or call 0345 10 80 111 to donate to our Christmas appeal now. #ProtectingScotlandsChildren
Reposted by Mary Glasgow
This World Children’s Day we’re asking everyone to listen to children and young people and stand up for children's rights.
The hopes and dreams of children and young people aren’t beyond Scotland’s reach.
Read our blog from @margl24.bsky.social on Third Force News here: lnkd.in/eenMYtMk
The hopes and dreams of children and young people aren’t beyond Scotland’s reach.
Read our blog from @margl24.bsky.social on Third Force News here: lnkd.in/eenMYtMk
November 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM
This World Children’s Day we’re asking everyone to listen to children and young people and stand up for children's rights.
The hopes and dreams of children and young people aren’t beyond Scotland’s reach.
Read our blog from @margl24.bsky.social on Third Force News here: lnkd.in/eenMYtMk
The hopes and dreams of children and young people aren’t beyond Scotland’s reach.
Read our blog from @margl24.bsky.social on Third Force News here: lnkd.in/eenMYtMk
Reposted by Mary Glasgow
To mark #WorldChildrensDay - which is today - Mary Glasgow of Children First writes powerfully in TFN about what we must do to make Scotland a beacon of children’s rights:
buff.ly/epgDXGg
@margl24.bsky.social
@childrenfirst.bsky.social
buff.ly/epgDXGg
@margl24.bsky.social
@childrenfirst.bsky.social
World Children’s Day: standing up for children’s rights means taking action now - TFN
World Children’s Day is Thursday, 20 November - Mary Glasgow talks about what this means for Scotland’s children
buff.ly
November 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
To mark #WorldChildrensDay - which is today - Mary Glasgow of Children First writes powerfully in TFN about what we must do to make Scotland a beacon of children’s rights:
buff.ly/epgDXGg
@margl24.bsky.social
@childrenfirst.bsky.social
buff.ly/epgDXGg
@margl24.bsky.social
@childrenfirst.bsky.social
Reposted by Mary Glasgow
Read about how Children First's support line helped mum Louise when she was really worried about her 13-year-old daughter Zoe who had been skipping school.
www.childrenfirst.org.uk/louiseandzoe
If you’re working with a family that is worried about their child, they can call us on 08000 28 22 33.
www.childrenfirst.org.uk/louiseandzoe
If you’re working with a family that is worried about their child, they can call us on 08000 28 22 33.
support line helps mum worried about daughter skipping school | Children First
skipping school, worried parent, support line, help and advice
www.childrenfirst.org.uk
June 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Read about how Children First's support line helped mum Louise when she was really worried about her 13-year-old daughter Zoe who had been skipping school.
www.childrenfirst.org.uk/louiseandzoe
If you’re working with a family that is worried about their child, they can call us on 08000 28 22 33.
www.childrenfirst.org.uk/louiseandzoe
If you’re working with a family that is worried about their child, they can call us on 08000 28 22 33.
Reposted by Mary Glasgow
For more information on the impact of Family group decision making - you can read our report on our website. Link below:
www.childrenfirst.org.uk/about-us/wor...
www.childrenfirst.org.uk/about-us/wor...
Impact of Family Group Decision Making
A collection of research and reports considering the impact of family group decision making.
www.childrenfirst.org.uk
June 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
For more information on the impact of Family group decision making - you can read our report on our website. Link below:
www.childrenfirst.org.uk/about-us/wor...
www.childrenfirst.org.uk/about-us/wor...
Reposted by Mary Glasgow
Today’s IFS Sure Start research shows beyond a doubt that an investment in an easily accessible, community-based, integrated whole family support has wide ranging, long-tern benefits for children, families and public service budgets.
NEW: Sure Start generated widespread, long-lasting benefits for children in education, health, absences, and SEND.
Every £1 of up-front spending on Sure Start could generate around £2 in total benefits over the long run.
THREAD on our new @nuffieldfoundation.org-funded report:
[1/11]
Every £1 of up-front spending on Sure Start could generate around £2 in total benefits over the long run.
THREAD on our new @nuffieldfoundation.org-funded report:
[1/11]
May 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Today’s IFS Sure Start research shows beyond a doubt that an investment in an easily accessible, community-based, integrated whole family support has wide ranging, long-tern benefits for children, families and public service budgets.
Reposted by Mary Glasgow
Wow we're so proud of our supporter James Paterson! @clareadamsonmsp.bsky.social raised a parliamentary motion congratulating him on his amazing support for Children First.
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
James you are a true fundraising hero and we can't thank you enough! 🤩👏
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
James you are a true fundraising hero and we can't thank you enough! 🤩👏
June 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Wow we're so proud of our supporter James Paterson! @clareadamsonmsp.bsky.social raised a parliamentary motion congratulating him on his amazing support for Children First.
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
James you are a true fundraising hero and we can't thank you enough! 🤩👏
www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
James you are a true fundraising hero and we can't thank you enough! 🤩👏
Reposted by Mary Glasgow
If you’re working with a family who is finding things tough, Children First is here to help them. Our free support line is for anyone who cares for a child in Scotland. Parents and carers can call our friendly team on 08000 28 22 33 or start a webchat at www.childrenfirst.org.uk/supportline
June 9, 2025 at 8:45 AM
If you’re working with a family who is finding things tough, Children First is here to help them. Our free support line is for anyone who cares for a child in Scotland. Parents and carers can call our friendly team on 08000 28 22 33 or start a webchat at www.childrenfirst.org.uk/supportline
Reposted by Mary Glasgow
We were delighted to welcome @willierennie.bsky.social to the Bairns Hoose today.
@margl24.bsky.social spoke about how the model works and the importance of ensuring there is a consistent trauma recovery model like Bairns Hoose across Scotland that puts children’s needs at the centre.
@margl24.bsky.social spoke about how the model works and the importance of ensuring there is a consistent trauma recovery model like Bairns Hoose across Scotland that puts children’s needs at the centre.
May 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
We were delighted to welcome @willierennie.bsky.social to the Bairns Hoose today.
@margl24.bsky.social spoke about how the model works and the importance of ensuring there is a consistent trauma recovery model like Bairns Hoose across Scotland that puts children’s needs at the centre.
@margl24.bsky.social spoke about how the model works and the importance of ensuring there is a consistent trauma recovery model like Bairns Hoose across Scotland that puts children’s needs at the centre.
Reposted by Mary Glasgow
In a new blog for Children & Young People Now, FRG Chief Exec @cathyashley.bsky.social and @childrenfirst.bsky.social Chief Exec @margl24.bsky.social tell us to take a step back and reimagine how we support children and families in need.
Read the full blog here: www.cypnow.co.uk/content/blog...
Read the full blog here: www.cypnow.co.uk/content/blog...
Taking the long view on family-group decision-making - CYP Now
Tackling the serious challenges facing children and young people can feel overwhelming, and conversations about what we can do about it can feel like they go round in circles.
www.cypnow.co.uk
April 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
In a new blog for Children & Young People Now, FRG Chief Exec @cathyashley.bsky.social and @childrenfirst.bsky.social Chief Exec @margl24.bsky.social tell us to take a step back and reimagine how we support children and families in need.
Read the full blog here: www.cypnow.co.uk/content/blog...
Read the full blog here: www.cypnow.co.uk/content/blog...
Reposted by Mary Glasgow
You can read Margaret's obituary on our website and we hope it will be a heartfelt reminder of the kindness, connection, strength and hope that she brought to her work with children and young people.
ow.ly/euAh50VBwe0
ow.ly/euAh50VBwe0
Remembering Margaret Mills MBE
ow.ly
April 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
You can read Margaret's obituary on our website and we hope it will be a heartfelt reminder of the kindness, connection, strength and hope that she brought to her work with children and young people.
ow.ly/euAh50VBwe0
ow.ly/euAh50VBwe0
Reposted by Mary Glasgow
Our love and thoughts are with the many family, friends and colleagues who will miss Margaret deeply, especially her sister Ella and our colleagues in the Borders service.
April 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Our love and thoughts are with the many family, friends and colleagues who will miss Margaret deeply, especially her sister Ella and our colleagues in the Borders service.
An absolute honour to speak at the celebration of Margarets incredible life today. A true pioneer and champion for Scotlands children - brokenhearted at her lossxxx
Today we said goodbye to our incredible colleague and friend Margaret Mills.
Margaret had a trailblazing career at Children First and worked with us for 54 years, bringing her incredible energy, passion, skill and commitment to help many hundreds of children to recover from abuse and trauma.
Margaret had a trailblazing career at Children First and worked with us for 54 years, bringing her incredible energy, passion, skill and commitment to help many hundreds of children to recover from abuse and trauma.
April 16, 2025 at 7:14 PM
An absolute honour to speak at the celebration of Margarets incredible life today. A true pioneer and champion for Scotlands children - brokenhearted at her lossxxx
Reposted by Mary Glasgow
Children and young people can feel uncomfortable and anxious about opening up to a social worker.
With JamieLeigh and Erin, we've put together this handy video to help professionals navigate online safety with the children and young people they work with: ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjnh...
With JamieLeigh and Erin, we've put together this handy video to help professionals navigate online safety with the children and young people they work with: ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjnh...
Online Harm Advice for Social Workers - Children First, ELPIS (WITH INTRO)
YouTube video by Children First
www.youtube.com
April 7, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Children and young people can feel uncomfortable and anxious about opening up to a social worker.
With JamieLeigh and Erin, we've put together this handy video to help professionals navigate online safety with the children and young people they work with: ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjnh...
With JamieLeigh and Erin, we've put together this handy video to help professionals navigate online safety with the children and young people they work with: ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjnh...
Reposted by Mary Glasgow
Grateful for every day 💪🏻🩷
March 25, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Grateful for every day 💪🏻🩷
Reposted by Mary Glasgow
Read @margl24.bsky.social's statement on the latest child protection statistics. We're calling for an urgent national conversation between Scottish Government, social work, the third sector and key partners about what needs to change to keep children safe. ➡️
www.childrenfirst.org.uk/news/respons...
www.childrenfirst.org.uk/news/respons...
March 25, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Read @margl24.bsky.social's statement on the latest child protection statistics. We're calling for an urgent national conversation between Scottish Government, social work, the third sector and key partners about what needs to change to keep children safe. ➡️
www.childrenfirst.org.uk/news/respons...
www.childrenfirst.org.uk/news/respons...
Reposted by Mary Glasgow
Some disabled people could lose £10k a year in benefits by end of decade under Labour’s reforms. The planned cuts will deliver a series of “painful income shocks”, with families facing losing multiple entitlements at once
Me & @patrickjbutler.bsky.social report www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Me & @patrickjbutler.bsky.social report www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Some disabled people could lose £10k a year in benefits by end of decade
Experts say planned cuts will deliver series of ‘painful income shocks’ for many
www.theguardian.com
March 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Some disabled people could lose £10k a year in benefits by end of decade under Labour’s reforms. The planned cuts will deliver a series of “painful income shocks”, with families facing losing multiple entitlements at once
Me & @patrickjbutler.bsky.social report www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Me & @patrickjbutler.bsky.social report www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Reposted by Mary Glasgow
We are excited to be premiering them today at a global conference of over 1000 professionals. You can see all the animations at www.childrenfirst.org.uk/about-us/wor...
Online harm advice and resources for professionals | Children First
Advice and resources to support children who have been harmed online.
www.childrenfirst.org.uk
March 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
We are excited to be premiering them today at a global conference of over 1000 professionals. You can see all the animations at www.childrenfirst.org.uk/about-us/wor...
Reposted by Mary Glasgow
A huge thank you to Jamie-Leigh and Erin who have created five new powerful animations to help professionals, parents & carers understand how to support children who have been harmed online.
March 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
A huge thank you to Jamie-Leigh and Erin who have created five new powerful animations to help professionals, parents & carers understand how to support children who have been harmed online.
Reposted by Mary Glasgow
@margl24.bsky.social says the figures provide further “shocking” evidence of the depth of Scotland’s national childhood emergency. We asked more than 2,460 young people aged 11-25 about their lives through @youngscot.bsky.social's Truth About Youth Survey. www.childrenfirst.org.uk/news/childre...
Children say exposure to dangerous online content is the greatest threat they face | Children First
www.childrenfirst.org.uk
March 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
@margl24.bsky.social says the figures provide further “shocking” evidence of the depth of Scotland’s national childhood emergency. We asked more than 2,460 young people aged 11-25 about their lives through @youngscot.bsky.social's Truth About Youth Survey. www.childrenfirst.org.uk/news/childre...
As a society we need to urgently wake up and face up to the horrific harms being done to our children through exposure to extreme violence and pornography on line. We have to hold the tech companies and those who create the content accountable for this abuse of our children
Children and young people see dangerous and explicit online content as the number one threat they face according to a new survey we commissioned with support from players of People's Postcode Lottery.
Young people said they were anxious about harmful online content and the impact of social media.
Young people said they were anxious about harmful online content and the impact of social media.
March 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM
As a society we need to urgently wake up and face up to the horrific harms being done to our children through exposure to extreme violence and pornography on line. We have to hold the tech companies and those who create the content accountable for this abuse of our children
Im doing this amazing challenge - fancy joining me?
🚨NEW: We've got limited places for fearless fundraisers to take on our most exciting challenge yet: The Kelpies challenge!
You'll climb up inside the Kelpies through a thrilling maze before reaching the top to enjoy the view.
Sign up and find out more on our website, at: ow.ly/vxoo50V2V3R
You'll climb up inside the Kelpies through a thrilling maze before reaching the top to enjoy the view.
Sign up and find out more on our website, at: ow.ly/vxoo50V2V3R
March 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Im doing this amazing challenge - fancy joining me?
Reposted by Mary Glasgow
A huge thank you to @neilmackay.bsky.social for shining a light on the amazing young people transforming the justice system by helping develop Bairns Hoose, which was only made possible thanks to the incredible support of players of People's Postcode Lottery.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2497435...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2497435...
‘My heart broke, she was 6’ Inside the secret safe house for child sex crime victims
Our Writer at Large gains unprecedented access to the hidden facility where the lives of broken children are put back together again
www.heraldscotland.com
March 2, 2025 at 11:57 AM
A huge thank you to @neilmackay.bsky.social for shining a light on the amazing young people transforming the justice system by helping develop Bairns Hoose, which was only made possible thanks to the incredible support of players of People's Postcode Lottery.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2497435...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2497435...
Reposted by Mary Glasgow
Today's @heraldscotland.bsky.social shares more about the "astonishing" difference the Bairns Hoose has made to over 370 children since it was piloted. Together, with your support we, can sure this vital work continues. Donate at childrenfirst.org.uk/donate www.heraldscotland.com/news/2497464...
Revealed: how Scotland’s justice system traumatises child sex crime victims
The head of Scotland’s leading children’s charity has savaged the nation’s criminal justice system for its treatment of young victims of…
www.heraldscotland.com
March 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Today's @heraldscotland.bsky.social shares more about the "astonishing" difference the Bairns Hoose has made to over 370 children since it was piloted. Together, with your support we, can sure this vital work continues. Donate at childrenfirst.org.uk/donate www.heraldscotland.com/news/2497464...
Reposted by Mary Glasgow
We're hiring! 📣
Children First has some fantastic opportunities to join our team.
🟣 Project Worker - Moray Family Wellbeing Service
🟣 Family Group Decision Making co-ordinator - West/Central Scotland
Find out more and apply: childrenfirst.org.uk/careers
Closing date: 17th March 2025
Children First has some fantastic opportunities to join our team.
🟣 Project Worker - Moray Family Wellbeing Service
🟣 Family Group Decision Making co-ordinator - West/Central Scotland
Find out more and apply: childrenfirst.org.uk/careers
Closing date: 17th March 2025
March 6, 2025 at 9:52 AM
We're hiring! 📣
Children First has some fantastic opportunities to join our team.
🟣 Project Worker - Moray Family Wellbeing Service
🟣 Family Group Decision Making co-ordinator - West/Central Scotland
Find out more and apply: childrenfirst.org.uk/careers
Closing date: 17th March 2025
Children First has some fantastic opportunities to join our team.
🟣 Project Worker - Moray Family Wellbeing Service
🟣 Family Group Decision Making co-ordinator - West/Central Scotland
Find out more and apply: childrenfirst.org.uk/careers
Closing date: 17th March 2025