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.
23
Oct
Making the Most of Supervision (3 day course for Supervisors)
October 23, 2025 - November 21, 2025
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.
14
Nov
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.
17
Nov
Dublin - In Person Support Group for Individuals impacted by Illegal Birth Registration,
Barnardos Birth History Service are hosting a confidential, in person support group for individuals who have been impacted by illegal birth registration. The purpose of [...]
17
Nov
Online, Once-off Support Group for Adopted Adults – November
Barnardos Birth History Service will be holding a support group for Adopted Adults online. The purpose of the course is to provide a space for [...]
25
Nov
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).
26
Nov
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.
26
Nov
Sligo - Danu 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 [...]
27
Nov
South East - In person support group for adoptive parents
Barnardos Post Adoption Service for Children would like to invite you to an in person parents support group in the Hoban Hotel Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny. [...]
01
Dec
Galway - In Person Parent Support Group
The Galway Post Adoption Team would like to invite adoptive parents to our end of year in person parents support group . This is an [...]
06
Dec
Intercountry Adopted Young Adult Support Group
Barnardos Post Adoption Service are delighted to arrange an evening support group specifically for intercountry adopted adults. The group will take in our Christchurch office [...]