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09 May 2013 in Featured, Parenting, Research

Free Ebook for Parents on Reading with Your Baby and Child

Are you a parent of a baby, toddler or young child Would you like to find out how you can help with your child's reading skills and educational development Our free 'Your Child's Literacy Skills' ebook has easy to understand tips on fun ways you can enjoy books and language with your child. ...

08 May 2013 in Advocacy

School Costs - Barnardos presents to Joint Oireachtas Committee

Barnardos is presenting to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Social Protection on back to school costs today. Every year we see parents struggle to cope with the burden of school costs. Barnardos will be recommending practical solutions that if implemented would make huge savings for parents. The group raised a fantastic €4,270 for the Barnardos Brighter Future Project in Knock...

02 May 2013 in Advocacy, Featured, Schools

Making School Uniforms More Affordable

SVP, Barnardos and National Parents Council Post Primary working in partnership with education leaders to make school uniforms more affordable Wednesday, 1st May 2013: SVP, Barnardos and National Parents Council Post Primary (NPCpp) know how the cost of school uniforms can put many families under unnecessary financial pressure. Close to the front line these charities see at first hand the stra...

01 May 2013 in Shops

Tips for a Wedding on the Cheap - Barnardos Wedding Dresses

A wedding doesn't have to be the most expensive day of your life - picking up a bargain wedding dress from Barnardos will ensure that you won't look cheap even if your wedding is on a budget!...

30 April 2013 in Featured, Shops, Volunteering

Volunteers needed in Barnardos Warehouse, Dublin 15

The Barnardos 'Brand New' Warehouse in Ballycoolin, Dublin 15, urgently needs volunteers. We're looking for organised people who are interested in fashion or stock management, and who enjoy working with a team. Volunteers are needed from Monday to Friday; days and hours can be flexible. If you're interested, please get in touch with Suzanne on volunteers@barnardos.ie, or call 01 708 0431. ...