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.
31
Mar
Cork - Different Parts of Me Workshop - March
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
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 [...]
01
Apr
Dublin - Adopted Teen Social Group (ages 17-19)
Barnardos Post Adoption Service are delighted to invite your teens to an evening support group specifically designed for adopted teenagers, aged 17-19. The group will [...]
14
Apr
Designated Liaison Person Training
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.
15
Apr
Online - Circle of Security Parenting Programme for adoptive parents
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
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
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.
21
Apr
Understanding Young Children's Behaviour in Early Learning and Care
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
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
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.