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.
09
Feb
Cork -Support Group for Adopted Adults
Barnardos Birth History Service will be holding a confidential support group for Adopted Adults. The purpose of the group is to provide a safe space [...]
10
Feb
Supporting traumatically bereaved children – in a school context
Barnardos Children’s Bereavement Service will host a training webinar for primary and secondary school staff seeking to support children experiencing traumatic bereavement. After this training [...]
10
Feb
Galway - Support Group for Adopted Adults February, 2026
Barnardos Birth History Service will be holding a confidential support group for Adopted Adults. The purpose of the group is to provide a safe space [...]
11
Feb
Culture & Context: Supporting Ukrainian families in Ireland
Barnardos Ukrainian Trauma + Grief Support Service will host a mini webinar for professionals interested in increasing their cultural and contextual competencies when supporting Ukrainian [...]
11
Feb
Cork Parent Support Evening for Parents of adopted children - February
Barnardos Post-Adoption Service would like to invite you to our next in person parent support evening. This is an opportunity for adoptive parents to meet [...]
13
Feb
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
Feb
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.
16
Feb
Dublin - Exploring Adoption Course for Adopted Adults
Barnardos Birth History Service will be running a four-week Exploring Adoption Course for Adopted Adults in Christchurch, Dublin 8. The purpose of the course is [...]
18
Feb
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.
18
Feb
Sligo, Danú Birth Mothers Support Group - February 2025
Barnardos Birth History Service are pleased to offer a support group for birth mothers in Sligo. The purpose of the group is to provide a [...]