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.
07
Nov
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.
25
Nov
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.
26
Nov
Birth Mothers - Once Off Support Group - Cork, November 2024
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 [...]
26
Nov
Adopted Adults Once Off Support Group – Dublin
Barnardos Birth History Service will be holding a confidential support group for Adopted Adults. The purpose of the course is to provide a safe space [...]
27
Nov
Birth Mothers Once Off Support Group - Online
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 [...]
02
Dec
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.
04
Dec
Parent Support Group for One Parent Families - Online
This is an online group for one parent families of adopted children and teenagers. The purpose of this group is to provide an opportunity for [...]
05
Dec
Webinar - Experiences of Contact in Intercountry Adoption and the Role of Social Media - December 2024
Barnardos Post Adoption Service is delighted to invite Dr Anne Marie Shier to present the findings of her Doctoral research exploring the lived experiences of [...]
10
Dec
Making the Most of Supervision, Training for Supervisees
This training is aimed at people working in early years, social care, social work, education, youth work etc. who currently receive supervision as part of their role to enhance their professional development and ensure quality service provision for those they work with.
10
Dec
Christmas Parents Support Group
The Galway Post Adoption Team would like to invite adoptive parents to our next in person Parents Support evening. This is an opportunity for adoptive [...]