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.

27 Feb

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

February 27, 2025 - April 11, 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.
25 Mar

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

March 25, 2025    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Barnardos Children’s Bereavement Service will host a training webinar for professionals supporting bereaved children and families who are receiving temporary or international protection in Ireland. [...]
25 Mar

Cork, Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group - March 2025

March 25, 2025    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
€0.00
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 [...]
25 Mar

Creating Connections with Parents... Working Better Together

March 25, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€15.00
This webinar is suitable for anyone working in Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare interested in learning more about building effective relationships with parents. The more involved parents are in their children’s learning and development, the more positive the outcomes for children. Building genuine positive relationship between parents and educators is essential to establishing a partnership approach that benefits everyone, especially children. When educators and parents respect and trust each other, they are better able to work effectively to support children’s wellbeing and development.
26 Mar

Exploring Transitions in the updated Aistear

March 26, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
€0.00
Join us for an insightful webinar on the updated Aistear framework. This session will delve into the importance of all transitions for babies, toddlers, and young children and how the updated framework, together with the Guidance for Good Practice, supports these transitions. Early years educators will gain valuable insights to enhance their understanding of these updates before official implementation of the updated Aistear in September 2025.
31 Mar

Dealing with Difficult Calls in Early Learning and Care

March 31, 2025    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
€30.00
This training seeks to provide participants with a space to explore a range of caller presentations; the factors that shape an individual’s reaction to stress and effective strategies to use when taking difficult calls.
01 Apr

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

April 1, 2025 - April 29, 2025    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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 [...]
01 Apr

Understanding Young Children's Behaviour in Early Learning and Care

April 1, 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.
09 Apr

Building Trauma Awareness in Early Learning and Care

April 9, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€15.00
This webinar is suitable for those working in Early Childhood Care and Education who are interested in learning about adverse childhood experiences and what we can do to foster children’s resilience.
09 Apr

Online Intercountry Adopted Young Adult Support Group

April 9, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Post Adoption Service are delighted to arrange an evening support group specifically for intercountry adopted adults. The group will take place online, a private [...]
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