New children’s book to inspire children to see the magic in ordinary life
August 20, 2026
Heinz and Barnardos research highlights how mealtimes and relationships across generations help children feel connected and supported.
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Children in Ireland value meaningful conversations more than material things, new study from Heinz & Barnardos finds
August 17, 2026
Heinz and Barnardos research highlights how mealtimes and relationships across generations help children feel connected and supported.
Barnardos Back to School Survey 2026
August 5, 2026
Barnardos has today launched its Back to School Survey 2026. Results continue to show that parents are concerned about meeting costs this year with primary school parents particularly worried about the cost of uniforms and many secondary school parents concerned about how to meet the cost of digital devices.
Barnardos Online Safety Report reveals children want guidance from their parents online, not just control
November 14, 2025
Barnardos Online Safety Programme has released an in-depth report: Parent and Carer Involvement in the Online World of Children.
Barnardos Report Reveals 63% of Children Learn About AI (Artificial Intelligence) Through Social Media
October 15, 2024
Barnardos Online Safety Programme has released an in depth report, Exploring AI (Artificial Intelligence) with Children and Young People
Barnardos Launches Online Gaming Report with Nearly One in Five Children saying they found it difficult to stop playing video games
September 27, 2023
27 SEPT 2023: Barnardos Online Safety Programme engaged with over 700 children from 3rd to 6th class, about the pros and cons of online gaming. Results show that while online gaming is a positive part of children’s lives, there is also a real need to improve safety functions. The survey was undertaken as a part
Barnardos Back to School Survey 2023
August 2, 2023
1,100 Parents Have Their Say on the Real Cost of Free Education Spokespeople available: 086 044 5966/ 086 8433702 Barnardos Calls on the Government to: The 18th Barnardos’ Back to School Survey has found that parents, particularly lone parents, are concerned about meeting back to school costs this summer. The survey has found that many
Back to School Survey 2022
July 26, 2022
Media Release Tuesday 26th July Spokespeople available – 086 044 5966 @barnardos_IRL #SchoolCosts #BacktoSchool Barnardos Calls on the Government in Budget 2023 to: Provide free schoolbooks to all children Ensure all schools have an option of an affordable uniform Maintain back to school allowance increase End voluntary contributions ‘I can’t afford back to school costs without having
Plugged In – Switched Off
May 31, 2022
Barnardos children’s charity hosted a cyberbullying webinar on May 31st to bring together a group of experts to discuss cyberbullying within Ireland, how it is happening and the role schools, parents and the tech industry should play in trying to address it. The children’s charity welcomes the commitment from Government to develop a new action
Online Safety Workshops
September 28, 2021
Spokesperson available Barnardos Calls for Schools and Parents to Register for their Online Safety Workshops Barnardos children’s charity is calling for primary school teachers and parents to sign up to their Online Safety Programme to support children in Ireland. Parents have reported that excessive personal screen time is causing difficulties between children and parents at