Cluster Meeting Registration
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Click HerePrimary School Registration for Droichead
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Click HereOnline Induction Workshop
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Given the current challenges facing primary schools in securing substitute cover, the Department of Education has continued to review the provision of CPD in the primary sector – particularly where that CPD attracts sub cover. The Department of Education has advised PDST/NIPT that any primary CPD planned for the week beginning 22nd November 2021 which attracts sub-cover should be postponed. It is expected that a further update on this matter will be provided by the Department to schools.
Primary PST training is postponed this week. The Department has indicated that the temporary suspension of CPD will not affect the completion of the Droichead process for NQTs. We understand that Strand A may proceed as usual to facilitate school-based induction.
Cluster meetings continue to be facilitated online and can be attended by NQTs engaging in Droichead.
Cluster Meetings will be available via Zoom as per the Cluster Meetings Calendar. This should be read in tandem with Cluster Meetings: Important Information and Attendance Protocols which includes a link to register. NQTs must apply for Droichead via www.teachingcouncil.ie and receive a confirmation email from the Teaching Council before registering for Cluster Meeting 1.
NIPT is most appreciative of the qualitative and quantitative data shared by NQTs who had engaged in the Droichead process during 2020/21 via online events and surveys. NIPT has compiled and will make use of this valuable information.
The Primary NQT Voice Report is available here
The Post-Primary NQT Voice Report is available here
The Teaching Council has published a clarification note relating to Covid Learning and Support Scheme (CLASS) & Droichead. This clarification note can be accessed here. If a school or NQT has any doubt in relation to eligibility, please email conditions@teachingcouncil.ie
