Barnardo's Jersey

15/07/2026

🎉 What a fantastic day at Jersey's Children's Day! 💚💚💚
A huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make this year's event such a brilliant success. It was great to see so many families enjoying the day and stopping by to say hello!
We always enjoy working alongside our fantastic partners and having the opportunity to meet so many friendly faces.
A massive thank you to all the organisers, volunteers, partners and staff whose hard work made the day possible. Events like this couldn't happen without you.
We had an amazing day and are already looking forward to doing it all again next year! See you then!

08/07/2026

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Don't miss Jersey Children's Day this Sunday at Howard Davis Park from 10am to 5pm.

This is a free event for children, young people, carers and families.

Enjoy a wide range of entertainment and activities including live performances from young people on the main stage, plus charities, community groups and services offering support, advice and fun activities — all in one place.

🕙 A sensory-friendly quiet hour will be held from 10am - 11am.

➡️ Find more information here: gov.je/ChildrensDay

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06/07/2026

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Heatwave Safety Advice for Islanders

Temperatures are expected to be high this week. It’s not forecast to reach the record temperatures we saw recently, but it will still be hot. During this heatwave, please take extra care and look out for those who may be more vulnerable — especially elderly neighbours, friends, and relatives.

To beat the heat, follow these simple steps:

- Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day and when UV levels are highest
- Take cool baths or showers
- Drink plenty of water; avoid alcohol and caffeine
- Keep your home cool: close curtains, use fans and open windows when the outside temperature is cooler than the indoor temperature
- Wear light, loose clothing and a wide-brimmed hat
- Apply sunscreen (minimum SPF 30) before going outside and reapply regularly
- If you're having a barbeque, ensure all food is thoroughly cooked
- Look out for others
- Babies are very sensitive to heat. See the Lullaby Trust at: https://bit.ly/4vcOx1K for advice on safe sleeping and travel for your baby.

Fire Safety Reminders

- Use barbecues responsibly – don’t use them on balconies
- Do not light bonfires - there is an increased risk of land fires
- Dispose of glass carefully - it can start fires in dry conditions

Beach and Sea Safety

- Always check tide times before swimming
- Be aware of currents and swell
- Choose beaches with RNLI lifeguard patrols where possible

For the latest weather updates, visit: https://bit.ly/3F5wVAh

28/06/2026

🎈 Another fun-filled day for our children at Brig-y-don! A huge thank you to Alan Le Pavoux for making this day possible. Because of your support, the children had a fantastic time playing and chatting comfortably with their Barnardo's advocates in a bright, child-friendly environment.Creating safe, joyful spaces for young people to express themselves is what it’s all about! 🌟👏 💚💚💚

24/06/2026

24/06/2026

Heatwave Safety Advice for Islanders

Temperatures are going to be very high for the next couple of days. During this heatwave, please take extra care and look out for those who may be more vulnerable—especially elderly neighbours, friends, and relatives.

☀️To beat the heat, follow these simple steps:
- Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day and when UV levels are highest
- Take cool baths or showers
- Drink plenty of water; avoid alcohol and caffeine
- Keep your home cool: close curtains, open windows, and use fans
- Wear light, loose clothing and a wide-brimmed hat
- Apply sunscreen (minimum SPF 30) before going outside

🎓 Schools Information
- Decisions on school opening hours or adjustments to the school day are taken by individual headteachers, who will communicate directly with parents.
- Please check your email and the school’s social media channels for updates.

🔥 Fire Safety Reminders
- Use BBQs responsibly – don’t use them on balconies
- Never put hot disposable BBQs in bins – allow them to cool completely
- Do not light bonfires—there is an increased risk of land fires
- Dispose of glass carefully - it can start fires in dry conditions

🌊 Beach and Sea Safety
- Always check tide times before swimming
- Be aware of currents and swell
- Choose beaches with RNLI lifeguard patrols where possible

For the latest weather updates, visit: gov.je/weather

23/06/2026

Jersey students offered free Meningitis B vaccine at summer walk-in clinic. https://www.itv.com/news/channel/2026-06-22/jersey-sets-up-free-meningitis-b-vaccine-clinic-for-students

Picture credit: Elen Sher/Unsplash

14/05/2026

💚Mental Health Awareness Week💚Mental health is all about how we are feeling, the thoughts we are having and how we cope when we face challenges. We can all have times when we are struggling.
If children are feeling anxious, worried, frightened or stressed, it is important to help them manage these feelings. You can:
ensure they are getting enough sleep;
have time to talk about how they are feeling;
encourage them to have time each day when they are calm and quiet;
ensure they spend time each day being creative;
encourage them to be physically active and eat nutritiously;
spend time together outside;
get help and advice from a trained professional.
Our Barnardos Advocates have some lovely colouring resources that we share with our children and young people learning simple ways to manage stress and boost their mental well-being
💚Feel free to use these 💚

28/03/2026

The Barnardo’s Jersey Advocacy Team hosted a brilliant participation event at Jump Jersey, where the children we support had the chance to play, bounce, and have fun alongside their advocates.
It was wonderful to see everyone laughing, building connections, and enjoying time together in a relaxed and energetic environment away from more formal settings.
Moments like these help ensure every child feels heard, valued, and supported 💚
A big thank you to our amazing team and to the children for bringing so much joy to the day! Also a huge thank you to The Bosdet Foundation for making all this happen🥰

26/03/2026

A huge Thank you to Apex Group Ltd and to Alice for arranging these wonderful gifts for children and young people at Barnardo's
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