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.

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.
02 Dec

Adopted Teen Social Group (ages 17-19)- Dublin - April

December 2, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
€0.00
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 [...]
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