B-Heard
At Barnardo’s, there are lots of ways you can have your voices heard. From the day-to-day decisions that affect your life, to the decisions that affect you in your community and beyond.
We want to make sure that we give you the right support to get your views across, and for you to feel seen, heard and valued.
We’ve worked with children and young people to develop 7 Voice and Influence Quality Standards that all staff across Barnardo’s will follow, to make sure you have the best possible experience with us.
Quality Standards Poster - You can print this poster off or ask a member of staff in Barnardo’s to print it off and give it to you.
Quality Standards Leaflet - You can print this two-page leaflet off or ask a member of staff in Barnardo’s to print it off and give it to you so that you have a copy of key information about having your voice heard in Barnardo’s.
Quality Standards Widgit Poster - If you use Widgit to communicate, you can print this Widgit poster off or ask a member of staff in Barnardo’s to print it off for you.
B-Amplified
There are lots of opportunities for children and young people to get involved with Voice and Influence at Barnardo's. The best way to find out about what opportunities we have and how to get involved is to Join the B-Amplified Network.
Join B-Amplified
What is it?
Have your voice heard on issues that are important to you, in Barnardo’s and beyond. You can also learn new skills, make some friends and have some fun!
Who's it for?
If you are aged 11-25 and linked to a Barnardo’s Service or programme you can join!
What's in it for you?
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A welcome pack – which includes a hoodie and lots of other goodies!
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Invites to our monthly (online) drop-ins.
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Opportunities to get involved in workshops and training to develop new skills.
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A chance to make a difference by sharing your views with decision makers in Barnardo’s and wider.
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Get involved in interviewing new senior staff and in meetings with our CEO and Board of Trustees.
Email bamplified@barnardos.org.uk to find out more!
Tell us how we're doing
At Barnardo’s we value your feedback – the stuff we’ve done well, and the stuff we haven’t.
This helps us always improve the work we do, to make sure we’re offering you the best help and support possible.
To let us know how we’re doing, tell your local service (they can let you
know how to do this). If you’d prefer, you can share your feedback via voiceandinfluence@barnardos.org.uk