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.

24 May

Dublin - Intercountry Adopted Young Adult In person Support Group

May 24, 2025    
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Post Adoption Service are delighted to arrange an in-person support group specifically for Intercountry Adopted Young Adults. The group will take place in-person in [...]
27 May

Designated Liaison Person Training

May 27, 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.
27 May

Galway - Parenting Support Group

May 27, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€0.00
The Galway Post Adoption Team would like to invite adoptive parents to our next in person parents support evening . This is an opportunity for [...]
28 May

Understanding Attachment in Adopted Teenagers: Connecting with Your Teen- Online Workshop

May 28, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Barnardos Post-Adoption Service invites adoptive parents of teenagers (ages 13-18) to our new online workshop: Understanding Attachment in Adopted Teenagers: Connecting with Your Teen. [...]
06 Jun

Designated Liaison Person Training

June 6, 2025    
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.
07 Jun

Saturday Support Group for Individuals subject of an Illegal Birth Registration

June 7, 2025    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos will host a confidential support group for individuals who have been subject of an illegal birth registration. This group will be held in person [...]
10 Jun

Cork, Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group – June

June 10, 2025    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
€0.00
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 [...]
10 Jun

Dublin, Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group – June

June 10, 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 [...]
10 Jun

Creating Connections with Parents... Working Better Together

June 10, 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.
11 Jun

Children First, Child Protection Training

June 11, 2025 - June 12, 2025    
1:30 pm - 4:30 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).
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