Children First Values

Our values are core to everything we do. They serve as a guide for our day-to-day actions and for our long-term decision-making.

With Love

With open hearts we listen to children and support them with compassion and kindness, always.

We believe that every child should have a safe and happy childhood and have hopes, dreams and opportunities.

With high standards, we take pride in everything we do. We support our colleagues and hold each other accountable.

We put children first.

With love, we put children first.

We get alongside and listen to the people who matter to children, whoever they are.

We believe in families, whatever form they take, and the importance of keeping children together in their local community.

With our partners, we collaborate to make life better for children today, tomorrow and in the years to come.

We transform children’s lives together.

With purpose, we transform children’s lives together.

We stand up for babies, children and young people with courage and bravery.

We believe children’s rights should be respected and fulfilled at all times and passionately campaign to make that happen.

With curiosity, we explore innovative new ideas and challenge the status quo.

We do whatever it takes to protect Scotland’s children.

With strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland’s children