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.
28
Feb
Dublin - Intercountry Adopted Young Adult Support Group
Barnardos Post Adoption Service are delighted to arrange a support group specifically for intercountry adopted adults. The group will take in our Christchurch office in [...]
04
Mar
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 [...]
06
Mar
Trauma Awareness in Early Learning and Care
This training will give participants the knowledge and information to help guide and support them in their role caring for children who have experienced early adversity and trauma. The aim of the training is to build expertise and confidence among the Early Years professionals supporting children in Early Learning and Care settings who have experiences of trauma. The training will include both the main Theoretical concepts of trauma awareness and examples of the practical application of these concepts in an ELC setting.
09
Mar
Cork - Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group March, 2026
Barnardos Birth History Service are pleased to announce a support group for mothers who had their child relinquished at birth to adoption or boarding out. [...]
10
Mar
Supervision in Early Learning and Care
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
11
Mar
Dublin - Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group Dublin March 2026
Barnardos Birth History Service are pleased to announce a support group for mothers who had their child relinquished at birth to adoption or boarding out. [...]
12
Mar
Making the Most of Supervision (3 day course for Supervisors)
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.
18
Mar
Dublin - Support group for Parents of Young Adopted Adults
Barnardos Post Adoption Service would like to invite parents of young adopted adults (post-secondary school to age 24) to an informal support morning . This [...]
18
Mar
Cork Parent Support Morning for Parents of adopted young people 18-24 years- March
Barnardos Post-Adoption Service would like to invite you to our next in person parent support morning. This is an opportunity for adoptive parents of young [...]
23
Mar
Online Support Group for Adopted Adults March 2026
Barnardos Birth History Service will be holding a confidential, online support group for Adopted Adults. The purpose of the group is to provide a safe [...]