How to apply for and earn a Blue Peter badge, help and guidance on creating a My Blue Peter account and a BBC account, plus other information about Blue Peter and what to do if you have a problem.

Blue Peter's Frequently Asked Questions guide

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  1. What is a Blue Peter badge and how do I get one?

  2. What is My Blue Peter?

  3. Signing in to My Blue Peter

  4. Do I need to create a new My Blue Peter account?

  5. Do my brothers and sisters have to share the same account as me?

  6. I've forgotten my log in details, what should I do?

  7. Can I only apply for a badge online?

  8. Sending an application

  9. Why can't I submit my application?

  10. Why can't I attach a picture or video?

  11. How do I check the status of a badge application?

  12. How long will it take for my badge to arrive?

  13. I have applied for a Blue Peter badge and it’s not arrived yet.

  14. My Badges

  15. My badge is lost/broken can I have a replacement?

  16. My Badge ID Card

  17. What is a badge ID card?

  18. Can I use my digital card without uploading a photo?

  19. How do I use my digital ID card?

  20. What if I can’t access My Blue Peter while visiting an attraction?

  21. Can I still use my posted Badge Card?

  22. I’ve lost my badge ID card, can I have a replacement?

  23. How do I get into badge attractions for free with a Blue Peter badge?

  24. What are the Blue Peter badge attractions?

  25. Can you award badges to younger children or anyone older than 15?

  26. Can groups or schools apply for Blue Peter badges?

  27. Can you apply for a badge on behalf of someone else?

  28. Can a parent apply for a Blue Peter badge for a child?

  29. I am neurodivergent/blind/have a disability, please may I send in my application a slightly different way?

  30. Can you send back my artwork?

  31. I live outside the UK, can I get a Blue Peter Badge?

  32. I am trying to find out some information about Blue Peter, can you help?

  33. How might you use my badge application?

  34. How do I get a Gold Blue Peter badge?

  35. Is Blue Peter still on?