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.
12
Mar
Making the Most of Supervision (3 day course for Supervisors)
March 12, 2026 - April 24, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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.
23
Mar
Me, Myself and I - Galway
Barnardos Post Adoption Team, Galway is running Me, Myself and I - a three-part creative workshop focusing on different aspects of identity and how these [...]
25
Mar
Online- Post-adoption parent support group for single-parent families - March
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 [...]
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
Adopted Teen Social Group (ages 17-19)- Dublin - April
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 [...]
08
Apr
Cork Parent Support Evening for Parents of adopted children under the age of 18 - April
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
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.
17
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.