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.

08 Apr

Cork Parent Support Evening for Parents of adopted children under the age of 18 - April

April 8, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Post-Adoption Service would like to invite you to our next in person parent support evening for Parents of adopted children under the age of [...]
15 Apr

Online - Circle of Security Parenting Programme for adoptive parents

April 15, 2026    
9:45 am - 11:45 am
€0.00
Circle of Security is an evidence-based, reflective parenting programme designed to support you in understanding your child’s emotional world and helping you to strengthen your [...]
15 Apr

Children First, Child Protection Training

April 15, 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 Apr

Promoting the Social & Emotional Well-Being of Babies, Toddlers and Young Children in Early Learning and Care; An Infant Mental Health Approach

April 16, 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 supporting children’s social and emotional wellbeing.
17 Apr

Designated Liaison Person Training

April 17, 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.
20 Apr

Exploring Adoption Course for Adopted Adults - Cork

April 20, 2026    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service will be running a four-week Exploring Adoption Course for Adopted Adults in Cork City Centre. The purpose of the course is [...]
21 Apr

Understanding Young Children's Behaviour in Early Learning and Care

April 21, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 Apr

Dealing with Difficult Calls in Early Learning and Care

April 23, 2026    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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.
27 Apr

Designated Liaison Person Training

April 27, 2026    
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 Apr

Once Off Online Birth Mothers Support Group - April

April 27, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service are pleased to announce an online support group for mothers who had their child relinquished at birth to adoption or boarding [...]
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