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.
19
Oct
Dublin - One-off In person Support Group for Adopted Adults
Barnardos Birth History Service will be holding a confidential, support group for adopted adults. For further enquires or to register please contact the Birth History [...]
28
Oct
Making the Most of Supervision (3 day course for Supervisors)
October 28, 2026 - November 27, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
€470.00
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.
03
Nov
Sharing Developmental Concerns with Parents
This webinar is suitable for those working in Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare in supporting their role in communicating developmental concerns with parents
about their child.
04
Nov
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 [...]
09
Nov
Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group Dublin
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. [...]
09
Nov
Dublin - once -off In person Support Group for Adopted Adults
Barnardos Birth History Service will be holding a confidential, support group for adopted adults.For further enquires or to register please contact the Birth History team [...]
10
Nov
Dealing with Difficult Calls in Early Learning and Care
This training seeks to provide participants with a space to explore a range of caller presentations; the factors that shape an individual’s reaction to stress and effective strategies to use when taking difficult calls.
14
Nov
Seasons of Connection: Supporting adoptive families through childhood, adolescence and beyond
An all day, in person event, for domestic and adoptive parents of children, teens and young adults. An Adoption is a life changing event for all involved. The importance of recognising and embracing the complexity of this truth, and the lifelong impact of adoption will be the focus of Barnardos Post Adoption Services all day event for adoptive parents this November.
19
Nov
Dublin - In Person Support Group for Individuals impacted by Illegal Birth Registration
Barnardos Birth History Service plan to host a confidential, in-person support group for individuals who have been impacted by illegal birth registration. The purpose of [...]
19
Nov
Galway - One-Off Support Group for Adopted Adults
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 [...]