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.

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.
03 Nov

Dealing with Difficult Calls in Early Learning and Care

November 3, 2025    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
€30.00
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.
05 Nov

‘9 – 19’ Bumps in the Journey Through the School Years Webinar

November 5, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Post Adoption Service are hosting a new webinar this November titled 9 – 19 Bumps in the Journey through the School Years. The journey [...]
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

Dublin - Birth Mothers Support Group

November 11, 2025    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service are pleased to announce an in-person support group for birth mothers. The purpose of the once off group is to provide [...]
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
€95.00
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.
17 Nov

Dublin - In Person Support Group for Individuals impacted by Illegal Birth Registration,

November 17, 2025    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service are hosting a confidential, in person support group for individuals who have been impacted by illegal birth registration. The purpose of [...]
17 Nov

Online, Once-off Support Group for Adopted Adults – November

November 17, 2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service will be holding a support group for Adopted Adults online. The purpose of the course is to provide a space for [...]
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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