Barnardos Training in June & July

Introduction to Infant Mental Health in Early Learning and Care 1 June

The aim of this workshop is to introduce participants to the concepts of infant mental health and to consider ways to support children’s social and emotional wellbeing using a relational framework. 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

Date:    01/06/2022

Time:    2:30-4:30pm

Price:    €15

Trainer: Sharon Byrne

Building Trauma Awareness in Early Learning and Care 7 June

The aim of this webinar is to introduce participants to the impact adverse childhood experiences can have on people’s lives and the importance of creating trauma sensitive early years settings. 

Date:    7/06/2022

Time:    7.00pm to 9.00pm

Price:    €15

Trainer: Deborah Nolan

Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Child Development and Attachment 21 June

This aim of this webinar is to introduce participants to the concepts of Child Development and Childhood Trauma. Participants will explore how trauma impacts a child’s developing brain and their overall development and will offer an introduction to how individuals respond to trauma. This training will support participants to become trauma sensitive to the children and families they encounter in their work practices and explore simple strategies that can support children who experience different types of situational trauma.

Date:    21/06/2022

Time:    9:30-4:30pm

Price:    €90

Trainer: Susan Kavanagh

Introduction to Supervision in Early Learning and School Aged Care 9 June 2022

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 year’s educators/students. This training will be helpful for early learning and care providers, putting in place processes to meet regulatory requirements on staff supervision

Date:    09/06/2022

Time:    2.30pm to 4.30pm

Price:    €25

Trainer:  Michele McDermott

Dealing with Difficult Phone Calls 13 June 2022

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 calls. The training is suitable for anyone who takes calls from service users or members of public as part of their role in the social care, childcare, education, youth and vulnerability sectors.

Date:    13/06/2022

Time:   10.00am to 1.00pm

Price:    €50

Trainer: Aileen Murphy

Supports Parents where there are developmental concerns 16 June 2022

This workshop is suitable for Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare educators who communicate with parents and offer support, in relation to the services concerns about a child’s development. Early years educators are well placed to identify potential developmental or behavioural issues that might arise for a child at an early stage and it is crucially important that these are acted upon in a timely manner.

Date:    16/06/2022

Time:    7.00pm to 9.00pm

Price:    €15

Trainer:  Jean Currid

Designated Liaison Person Training 5 and 6 July 2022

The aim of this 2 part 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.

Date:    05/07/2022 & 06/07/2022

Time:    10.00am to 1.00pm (each day)

Price:    €90

Trainer: Mandy Nordell

Children First, Child Protection Training 26 and 27 July 2022

The aim of this webinar is to equip those who work with children with the skills and knowledge that are necessary to deal with child protection issues in line with the Children First National Guidance for Protection and Welfare of Children (2017).

Date:    26/07/2022 & 17/07/2022

Time:    9.30am to 12.30pm (each day)

Price:    €90

Trainer: Donal Gillespie

Introduction to Reflective Practice in Early Years and School Aged Care 13 September 2022

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 & community settings.

Date:    13/9/2022

Time:    7-9pm

Price:    €15

Trainer: Ger McHugh