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.
13
Oct
Cork - Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group October
Barnardos Birth History Service are pleased to announce a support group held in Cork for birth mothers. The purpose of the group is to provide [...]
13
Oct
Dublin - Once-off In person Support Group for Adopted Adults
Barnardos Birth History Service will be holding a confidential, support group for adopted adults. The purpose of the one off group is to provide a [...]
14
Oct
Supporting Professional Practice through One-to-One Supervision in ELC
October 14, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€25.00
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
20
Oct
Online Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group
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 [...]
21
Oct
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
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
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.
10
Nov
Understanding The Impact of Trauma on Child Development
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
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
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.