Training Events
Barnardos suite of training for professionals, based on best practice principles when working with children and families, is open to participants from a wide range of organisations across the community, voluntary, statutory, public and private sectors. We also offer courses through our Post-Adoption Service, such as courses for adopted adults and adoptive families. See the list below for our current courses.
26
Jan
Galway - Teen Social Group
Barnardos Post Adoption Service, Galway would like to invite teenage adoptees aged 15 – 18 years, from 3rd year up, to the Sanctuary, Claregalway to [...]
26
Jan
Online Support Group for Adopted Adults January 2026
Barnardos Birth History Service will be holding a confidential, online support group for Adopted Adults. The purpose of the group is to provide a safe [...]
27
Jan
Designated Liaison Person Training
The aim of this webinar is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills that are necessary to carry out the role of Designated Liaison Person (DLP) effectively and with competence. This training is suitable for newly appointed and established DLPs who have completed one day Children First Child Protection Training in the past 3 years. A strong working knowledge of Children First 2017 is required.
27
Jan
Promoting the Social & Emotional Well-Being of Babies, Toddlers and Young Children in Early Learning and Care; An Infant Mental Health Approach
This workshop is suitable for early years educators working with infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers interested in learning more about supporting children’s social and emotional wellbeing.
03
Feb
Understanding Young Children's Behaviour in Early Learning and Care
The aim of this workshop is to support Early Year's Educators in understanding the factors that influence children’s behaviour and to see behaviour as communication. This workshop is suitable for Early Learning and Care and School-Aged Childcare educators interested in learning more about supporting children’s social and emotional wellbeing.
09
Feb
Cork -Support Group for Adopted Adults
Barnardos Birth History Service will be holding a confidential support group for Adopted Adults. The purpose of the group is to provide a safe space [...]
10
Feb
Supporting traumatically bereaved children – in a school context
Barnardos Children’s Bereavement Service will host a training webinar for primary and secondary school staff seeking to support children experiencing traumatic bereavement. After this training [...]
10
Feb
Galway - Support Group for Adopted Adults February, 2026
Barnardos Birth History Service will be holding a confidential support group for Adopted Adults. The purpose of the group is to provide a safe space [...]
10
Feb
Implementing a Key Person Approach in Early Learning and Care
This workshop is suitable for Early Years Educators working with infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers interested in learning more about the Key Person approach.
The aim of the workshop is to advance the educators knowledge and understanding of the key person approach and to consider its practical implementation
The workshop will highlight the benefits of integrating this approach so that children can thrive in your service and benefit from this support structure.
11
Feb
Culture & Context: Supporting Ukrainian families in Ireland
Barnardos Ukrainian Trauma + Grief Support Service will host a mini webinar for professionals interested in increasing their cultural and contextual competencies when supporting Ukrainian [...]