Apply for a Silver badge
The super exciting and sparkling Silver badge is awarded to Blue Peter fans who show individual acts of kindness. To earn the Silver badge, you must show kindness by doing something for your community, or another person. You may do some super fundraising, volunteer, or speak up against injustice. You can apply using our online form or by post.
To apply for a Silver badge you must be between 5-15 years old.
Our Silver badge has been created to shine a light and elevate kids who do things for others, and we wanted to mark the Â鶹ԼÅÄ’s 100 year birthday, with an updated and inspirational badge.
To earn this badge, you must:
Apply for your Silver badge online using the uploader form, or click the 'get this activity' button above, to download the paper application form.
Ask your parent or guardian for permission to apply and ask them to read theÌýPrivacy NoticeÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýbadge attraction terms and conditions.
Tell us about what you have done to earn your badge. Perhaps you’ve helped someone, you may have done something kind in your community, or maybe you’ve spoken out about something you believe in.
Upload a photo, video or artwork to show us how you’ve helped.
Get your parent or guardian to help you fill out your form and personal details.
If applying by post, send your application with the correct postage to:ÌýBlue Peter, Â鶹ԼÅÄ Bridge House, MediaCityUK, Salford, M50 2BH.
If you already have an old-style Silver badge, fear not… you can apply for a new Silver badge.
How will you get your Silver badge? Tell us what you're going to do to earn your Silver badgeÌýhere.
Need inspiration?
Why not check out the badge wall segment live on Blue Peter every Friday at 5:00pm on Â鶹ԼÅÄ iPlayer.
What happens when I've sent my application?
Thousands of children apply for badges each year and it can take up to 12 weeks for your badge to arrive, so please be patient! If you have any further questions, check out our badge Q&A pages.
My badge arrived! How do I use it?
When you receive your Blue Peter badge, check the letter that came with it. If you do not already have a Badge ID card, you will need to follow the link on the letter to apply for one, or clickÌýhere.
Where can I get free entry with my badge?
There are over 200 attractions in the UK that give you free entry as a Blue Peter badge holder 🌈
You must bring your badge and badge ID card to gain free entry to Blue Peter badge attractions which you can check outÌýhere.
Make sure a parent or guardian reads the terms and conditions!
Which badge should I go for next?
There are EIGHT badges you can get. Can you earn them all?