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.

09 Feb

Cork -Support Group for Adopted Adults

February 9, 2026    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service will be holding a confidential support group for Adopted Adults. The purpose of the group is to provide a safe space [...]
10 Feb

Galway - Support Group for Adopted Adults February, 2026

February 10, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service will be holding a confidential support group for Adopted Adults. The purpose of the group is to provide a safe space [...]
10 Feb

Implementing a Key Person Approach in Early Learning and Care

February 10, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€0.00
This workshop is suitable for Early Years Educators working with infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers interested in learning more about the Key Person approach. The aim of the workshop is to advance the educators knowledge and understanding of the key person approach and to consider its practical implementation The workshop will highlight the benefits of integrating this approach so that children can thrive in your service and benefit from this support structure.
13 Feb

Children First, Child Protection Training

February 13, 2026    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
€95.00
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).
16 Feb

Designated Liaison Person Training

February 16, 2026    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
€95.00
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.
16 Feb

Dublin - Exploring Adoption Course for Adopted Adults

February 16, 2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service will be running a four-week Exploring Adoption Course for Adopted Adults in Christchurch, Dublin 8. The purpose of the course is [...]
18 Feb

Sligo, Danú Birth Mothers Support Group - February 2025

February 18, 2026    
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service are pleased to offer a support group for birth mothers in Sligo. The purpose of the group is to provide a [...]
23 Feb

Online - Support Group for Individuals who are subjects of Illegal Birth Registration

February 23, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos will host a confidential, online support group for individuals who are subjects of illegal birth registration. The purpose of the group is to provide [...]
24 Feb

Building Trauma Awareness in Early Learning and Care

February 24, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€0.00
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.
03 Mar

Sharing Developmental Concerns with Parents

March 3, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€0.00
This webinar is suitable for those working in Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare in supporting their role in communicating developmental concerns with parents about their child.
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