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.

30 Apr

Implementing a Key Person Approach in Early Learning and Care

April 30, 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.
05 May

Building Trauma Awareness in Early Learning and Care

May 5, 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.
11 May

Dublin – One Off Support group for Individuals Subject to an Illegal Birth Registration

May 11, 2026    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
€0.00
Barnardos plan to host a confidential, support group for individuals subject to an illegal birth registration. For further enquires or to register please contact the [...]
12 May

Designated Liaison Person Training

May 12, 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.
12 May

Sharing Developmental Concerns with Parents

May 12, 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.
13 May

Danu Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group - Sligo -May

May 13, 2026    
4:00 pm - 6:00 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 [...]
18 May

Online Support Group for Adopted Adults - May

May 18, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Barnardos Birth History Service will be holding a confidential, online support group for Adopted Adults. The purpose of the course is to provide a safe [...]
19 May

Trauma Awareness in Early Learning and Care

May 19, 2026    
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
€50.00
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.
19 May

Supervision in Early Learning and Care

May 19, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€0.00
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
25 May

Designated Liaison Person Training

May 25, 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.
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