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.
18
Sep
Making the Most of Supervision Training for Supervisors three day training - (Medical Social Workers)
Programme Information Takes place on the 18th and 25th of September 2025, with day 3 on the 20th of October 2025 The aim of this [...]
11
Oct
Dublin - Birth Fathers (Support/information meeting for fathers whose children have been adopted)
Barnardos Birth History Service is pleased to facilitate a morning looking at the experiences of men (Birth Fathers) whose children have been adopted. Since the [...]
13
Oct
Cork - Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group October
Barnardos Birth History Service are pleased to announce a support group held in Cork for birth mothers. The purpose of the group is to provide [...]
13
Oct
Dublin - Once-off In person Support Group for Adopted Adults
Barnardos Birth History Service will be holding a confidential, support group for adopted adults. The purpose of the one off group is to provide a [...]
14
Oct
Supporting Professional Practice through One-to-One Supervision in ELC
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
20
Oct
Online Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group
Barnardos Birth History Service are pleased to announce a support group for birth mothers. The purpose of the group is to provide a safe space [...]
21
Oct
Free Online Webinar on the Irish Government Action Plan for survivors of Ireland’s institutions
Ireland’s institutions had a profound, lifelong effect on those who lived in them. The Irish government has enacted an Action Plan that attempts to address [...]
21
Oct
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.
22
Oct
Children First, Child Protection Training
The aim of this webinar is to equip those who work with children with the skills and knowledge that are necessary to deal with child protection issues in line with the Children First National Guidance for Protection and Welfare of Children (2017).
22
Oct
Promoting wellbeing and mental health in the early years… because childhood lasts a lifetime
oin us for a webinar on Aistear’s (2024) Theme of Wellbeing, exploring how early experiences and relationships shape brain development, learning and mental health.
Discover how wellbeing is central to quality early childhood practice and how educators can foster safe, responsive environments through slow relational pedagogy. Drawing on resources from the Aistear Síolta Practice Guide, the webinar will explore practical strategies to support co- and self-regulation, attachment, emotional growth and positive learning dispositions through routines, play and interactions.