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.

18 Sep

Online, Support Group for Individuals subject of an Illegal Birth Registration

September 18, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos plan to host a confidential, online support group for individuals who have been subject of an illegal birth registration. The purpose of the group [...]
22 Sep

Designated Liaison Person Training

September 22, 2025    
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.
23 Sep

Sharing Developmental Concerns with Parents

September 23, 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.
24 Sep

Children First, Child Protection Training

September 24, 2025    
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).
24 Sep

Dublin In Person Parent’s Support Session

September 24, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Post-Adoption Team Dublin invites adoptive parents to our next in-person support session. This session will be an opportunity for parents to meet other adoptive [...]
30 Sep

Galway- Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group

September 30, 2025    
10:30 am - 12:30 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 [...]
30 Sep

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

September 30, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€15.00
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.
07 Oct

Designated Liaison Person Training

October 7, 2025    
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.
07 Oct

Building Trauma Awareness in Early Learning and Care

October 7, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€15.00
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.
07 Oct

Galway - Once-Off Support Group for Adopted Adults

October 7, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service will be holding a confidential support group for Adopted Adults. The purpose of the course is to provide a safe space [...]
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