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.

29 Apr

Cork, 4 week Exploring Adoption Course for Adopted Adults, Cork – April

April 29, 2025 - May 20, 2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service are pleased to offer an Exploring Adoption Course for Adopted Adults. The course will be run in Cork one evening a [...]
30 Apr

Trauma Awareness in Early Learning and Care

April 30, 2025    
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
€95.00
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.
06 May

Promoting the Social & Emotional Well-Being of Babies, Toddlers and Young Children in Early Learning and Care; An Infant Mental Health Approach

May 6, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€15.00
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.
07 May

Children First, Child Protection Training

May 7, 2025    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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).
07 May

SAI - Staying grounded: Self-regulating programme for Adoptive Parents – Dublin

May 7, 2025 - May 28, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Are you finding that everyday experiences with your child can be challenging or overwhelming? Does your child find transitions, a change of routine, new textures [...]
07 May

Cork - Teen A.R.T. Group- the next meet up!

May 7, 2025    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Post-Adoption Service Cork invites adopted adolescents ages 14-17 years who have an interest in creative arts to attend our therapeutic art group. This will [...]
13 May

Understanding Young Children's Behaviour in Early Learning and Care

May 13, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€15.00
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.
19 May

Designated Liaison Person Training

May 19, 2025    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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.
19 May

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

May 19, 2025 - July 4, 2025    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
€470.00
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.
19 May

Galway - Teen Social Group

May 19, 2025    
6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Post Adoption Service, Galway would like to invite teenage adoptees aged 14 – 17 years, from 2nd year up, to the Sanctuary, Claregalway to [...]
1 2 3

Skip to content