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.

15 Sep

Online Support Group for Individuals subject of an Illegal Birth Registration

September 15, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos will host a confidential, online support group for individuals who have been subject of an illegal birth registration. Please register online or through contacting [...]
15 Sep

Creating Connections with Parents... Working Better Together

September 15, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This webinar is suitable for anyone working in Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare interested in learning more about building effective relationships with parents. The more involved parents are in their children’s learning and development, the more positive the outcomes for children. Building genuine positive relationship between parents and educators is essential to establishing a partnership approach that benefits everyone, especially children. When educators and parents respect and trust each other, they are better able to work effectively to support children’s wellbeing and development.
16 Sep

Dublin -Support group for Parents of Young Adopted Adults

September 16, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
€0.00
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 [...]
19 Sep

Intercountry Adopted Young Adult Support Group - Dublin September 2026

September 19, 2026    
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Post Adoption Service are delighted to arrange a support group specifically for Intercountry adopted adults. This workshop aims to provide a safe space for [...]
22 Sep

Galway -In person Parent Support Group - September 2026

September 22, 2026    
6:45 pm - 8:45 pm
€0.00
Barnardos PAS team would like to invite adopted parents to the next in person Parent Support Group in The Sanctuary Claregalway. Facilitators: Hazel Mannion,Karen Mc [...]
22 Sep

Promoting the Social & Emotional Well-Being of Babies, Toddlers and Young Children in Early Learning and Care; An Infant Mental Health Approach

September 22, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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.
23 Sep

In person support group for adoptive parents in the South East- September 2026

September 23, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Post Adoption Service for Children would like to invite you to an in person parents support group in the Hoban Hotel Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny. [...]
29 Sep

Understanding Young Children's Behaviour in Early Learning and Care

September 29, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The aim of this workshop is to support Early Year's Educators in understanding the factors that influence children’s behaviour and to see behaviour as communication. This workshop is suitable for Early Learning and Care and School-Aged Childcare educators interested in learning more about supporting children’s social and emotional wellbeing.
05 Oct

Cork- Once Off Support Group for Adopted Adults

October 5, 2026    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
€0.00
Barnardos Birth History Service will be holding a confidential support group for Adopted Adults.For further information please email us at: [email protected] or phone our Cork [...]
06 Oct

Implementing a Key Person Approach in Early Learning and Care

October 6, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€0.00
This workshop is suitable for Early Years Educators working with infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers interested in learning more about the Key Person approach. The aim of the workshop is to advance the educators knowledge and understanding of the key person approach and to consider its practical implementation The workshop will highlight the benefits of integrating this approach so that children can thrive in your service and benefit from this support structure.
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