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 Nov

Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group Dublin

November 9, 2026    
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
€0.00
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

November 9, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
€0.00
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

November 10, 2026    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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

November 14, 2026    
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
€50.00
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.
16 Nov

Dublin - In Person Support Group for Individuals impacted by Illegal Birth Registration

November 16, 2026    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
€0.00
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

November 19, 2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
€0.00
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 [...]
20 Nov

Trauma Awareness in Early Learning and Care

November 20, 2026    
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
€50.00
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.
24 Nov

Supporting Professional Practice through One-to-One Supervision in Early Learning and Care

November 24, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€0.00
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
25 Nov

Sligo - Once Off Birth Mothers Support Group

November 25, 2026    
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
€0.00
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. [...]
01 Dec

Introduction to Reflective Practice in Early Years and School-aged Childcare

December 1, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
€0.00
The aim of this webinar is to assist participants to begin or continue to reflect on their own practice as they engage with clients and colleagues. Participants will have the opportunity to look at some examples of reflective tools and exercises where they can identify some of the characteristics of different types of reflection. This event is suitable to professionals working with children and families in a range of education, social care, youth and community settings.
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