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Droichead Induction Programme at Kildare Education Support Centre

Droichead is the integrated induction process for teachers and is available to both primary and post-primary teachers. 

Droichead Cluster Meetings for NQTs

Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) are required to attend up to three different cluster meetings for the duration of their Droichead process. Each cluster meeting is a forum where NQTs can discuss and seek clarification about the Droichead process and professional practice. NQTs are encouraged to ask questions, seek guidance, reflect upon particular challenges and share successes, ideas and experiences. Cluster meetings are facilitated by experienced Droichead Induction Associates and provide avenues of both professional and personal support to NQTs. This shared-learning approach builds professional relationships, confidence and competence. NQTs must complete their full cluster meeting requirement in line with the Droichead Cluster Meeting Calendar 2024.2025.

Cluster Meeting Requirement

NQTs must complete one different cluster meeting (specific to their sector, primary or post-primary) per term in sequential order for the duration of their Droichead process. NQTs must complete Cluster Meeting 1 (CM 1) before engaging in either Cluster Meeting 2 (CM 2) and/or Cluster Meeting 3 (CM 3). NQTs should not submit their online Form D until all aspects of their Droichead process, including their full cluster meeting requirements, have been fulfilled. If a Form D is received where all the cluster meeting requirements are not met, it will not be processed by the Teaching Council.

Droichead Cluster Meetings 2024.2025 - Important Information for NQTs:

Cluster Meeting 1 - Term 2:

  • Cluster Meeting 1 (CM 1) events for Term 2 in this ESC are now advertised on our website.
  • In line with the Cluster Meeting calendar, please note that no further Cluster Meeting 1 events will be available, outside of these final dates, in Term 2 (January - April).
  • If you wish to attend CM 1 trí Ghaeilge, please complete this form here.

Cluster Meeting 2 - Term 2:

  • Registration for specific Cluster Meeting 2 (CM 2) dates and times for Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) is now open.
  • Cluster Meeting 2 events will be facilitated online in line with the Droichead Cluster Meeting Calendar.
  • NQTs should select and book the CM 2 that they wish to attend via the Central Admin Hub. Please be assured that there will be adequate provision of cluster meetings to meet the demand in Term 2 and Term 3.

Primary NQTs can access the Droichead Cluster Meeting Calendar 2024.2025 here and the Cluster Meetings: Important Information and Protocols for Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) 2024.2025 here.

Post-primary NQTs can access the Droichead Cluster Meeting Calendar 2024.2025 here and the Cluster Meetings: Important Information and Protocols for Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) 2024.2025 here.

Cnuaschruinnithe Droichead 2024.2025 - Eolas Tábhachtach do MNCanna: 

Cnuaschruinniú 1 – Téarma 2:

  • Tá imeachtaí Cnuaschruinniú 1 (CC 1) do Téarma 2 fógraithe ar ár suíomh gréasáin anois.
  • De réir féilire Cnuaschruinnithe, tabhair faoi deara le do thoil nach mbeidh tuilleadh imeachtaí Cnuaschruinniú 1 ar fáil, taobh amuigh de na dátaí deiridh seo, i Téarma 2 (Eanáir - Aibreán).
  • Más mian leat freastal ar CM 1 trí Ghaeilge, comhlánaigh an fhoirm seo anseo le do thoil.

 Cnuaschruinniú 2 – Téarma 2:

  • Tá clárúchán do dhátaí agus amanna le haghaidh Chnuaschruinniú 2 (CC 2) agus Cluster Meeting 2 (CM 2) ar leith do Mhúinteoirí Nuacháilithe (MNCanna) oscailte anois.  
  • Éascófar Cnuaschruinniú 2 ar líne de réir an Fhéilire do Chnuaschruinnithe.
  • Ba chóir do MNCanna an CC 2 ar mian leo freastal air a roghnú agus a chur in áirithe tríd an mol riaracháin lárnach. Féadfaidh tú a bheith cinnte go mbeidh soláthar leordhóthanach cnuaschruinnithe ann chun freastal ar an éileamh i dTéarma 2 agus Téarma 3.

Is féidir le MNCanna Bunscoile rochtain a fháil ar Fhéilire Chnuaschruinnithe Droichead 2024.2025 anseo agus ar na Cnuaschruinnithe: Eolas Tábhachtach agus Prótacail do MNCanna 2024.2025 anseo. 

Is féidir le MNCanna iar-bhunscoile teacht ar Fhéilire Chnuaschruinnithe Droichead 2024.2025 anseo agus ar na Cnuaschruinnithe: Eolas Tábhachtach agus Prótacail do MNCanna 2024.2025 anseo.   

In order to attend Cluster Meeting 2 and/or Cluster Meeting 3, NQTs are required to book a place via www.oide-droichead.com. Once the NQT has booked their place for CM 2/CM 3, they will receive an email confirming their place at the selected event. This email will also contain the link to attend the online CM. 

This should be read in tandem with Cluster Meetings: Important Information & Attendance Protocols.

Registration on DESC website

Donegal Education Support Centre is the central administration hub for Droichead Cluster Meetings nationally. All NQTs must first register here in order to receive and download cluster meeting certificates. The submission of cluster meeting certificates to the Teaching Council is one of the requirements when concluding the Droichead process.

Important: NQTs who register with oide-droichead.com are asked to use the same email address when registering with Kildare Education Support Centre.