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.

25 Mar

Children First, Child Protection Training

March 25, 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).
25 Mar

Online- Post-adoption parent support group for single-parent families - March

March 25, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€0.00
We welcome parents to join us for the first parenting support group meeting of the year! This group is for single-parent families of adopted children [...]
31 Mar

Cork - Different Parts of Me Workshop - March

March 31, 2026    
10:30 am - 4:00 pm
€0.00
The Different Parts of Me workshop provides a safe, fun and supportive environment for young teens to explore how adoption fits into all the other [...]
01 Apr

Dublin - Let’s Think About Adoption

April 1, 2026    
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
We are excited to invite you to our 2.5 hour workshop for adopted children aged 8 – 11, along with a parent, to give children [...]
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.
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
€0.00
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.
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