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.

14 Oct

Supporting Professional Practice through One-to-One Supervision in ELC

October 14, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€25.00
The aim of this workshop is to give guidance on the development and implementation of a supervision structure in an Early Learning and Care setting. This workshop is suitable for those working in Early Childhood Care and Education who are currently supervising early years educators/students. This training will be helpful for early learning and care providers, putting in place processes to meet regulatory requirements on staff supervision
21 Oct

Understanding Young Children's Behaviour in Early Learning and Care

October 21, 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.
23 Oct

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

October 23, 2025 - November 21, 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.
10 Nov

Understanding The Impact of Trauma on Child Development

November 10, 2025    
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
€95.00
The aim of this 1 day training is to introduce participants to the concepts of Child Development and Childhood Trauma. Participants will explore how trauma impacts a child’s developing brain and their overall development. It will offer an introduction to how individuals respond to trauma.
11 Nov

Sharing Developmental Concerns with Parents

November 11, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€15.00
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.
12 Nov

Trauma Awareness in Early Learning and Care

November 12, 2025    
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
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.
18 Nov

Introduction to Reflective Practice in Early Years and School-aged Childcare

November 18, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The aim of this webinar is to assist participants to begin or continue to reflect on their own practice as they engage with clients and colleagues. Participants will have the opportunity to look at some examples of reflective tools and exercises where they can identify some of the characteristics of different types of reflection. This event is suitable to professionals working with children and families in a range of education, social care, youth and community settings.
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