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.

24 Feb

Chaos & Kaleidoscopes: Supporting families in the context of war and displacement

February 24, 2026    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Barnardos Ukrainian Trauma & Grief Support Service will host a training webinar for professionals supporting children and families who are living with war-related trauma, including [...]
25 Feb

Dublin - In Person Parent’s Support Session

February 25, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Post-Adoption Team Dublin invites adoptive parents to our next in-person support session. This session will be an opportunity for parents to meet other adoptive [...]
25 Feb

Galway - Parenting Support Evening February

February 25, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€0.00
The Galway Post Adoption Team would like to invite adoptive parents to our next in person parents support evening . This is an opportunity for [...]
28 Feb

Dublin - Intercountry Adopted Young Adult Support Group

February 28, 2026    
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Post Adoption Service are delighted to arrange a support group specifically for intercountry adopted adults. The group will take in our Christchurch office in [...]
04 Mar

Dublin - Adopted Teen Social Group (ages 17-19)

March 4, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Post Adoption Service are delighted to invite your teens to an evening support group specifically designed for adopted teenagers, aged 17-19. The group will [...]
06 Mar

Trauma Awareness in Early Learning and Care

March 6, 2026    
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
€50.00
This training will give participants the knowledge and information to help guide and support them in their role caring for children who have experienced early adversity and trauma. The aim of the training is to build expertise and confidence among the Early Years professionals supporting children in Early Learning and Care settings who have experiences of trauma. The training will include both the main Theoretical concepts of trauma awareness and examples of the practical application of these concepts in an ELC setting.
09 Mar

Cork - Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group March, 2026

March 9, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service are pleased to announce a support group for mothers who had their child relinquished at birth to adoption or boarding out. [...]
10 Mar

Supervision in Early Learning and Care

March 10, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€0.00
The aim of this workshop is to give guidance on the development and implementation of a supervision structure in an Early Learning and Care setting. This workshop is suitable for those working in Early Childhood Care and Education who are currently supervising early years educators/students. This training will be helpful for early learning and care providers, putting in place processes to meet regulatory requirements on staff supervision
11 Mar

Dublin - Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group Dublin March 2026

March 11, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service are pleased to announce a support group for mothers who had their child relinquished at birth to adoption or boarding out. [...]
12 Mar

Making the Most of Supervision (3 day course for Supervisors)

March 12, 2026 - April 24, 2026    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The aim of this course is to generate a positive relationship between supervisor and supervisee focusing on quality practice and, through this, to inspire and motivate staff in their work.
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