Droichead (Covid 19) 2020/2023

New answer should be: Upon completion of the Droichead process, you may complete the online Form D. You may access it by selecting "Login/My Registration", then "My Conditions" and the "View Details" option on your Droichead condition. You may then select the option to complete your Droichead Form D.

The 2022/2023 Form D must be submitted prior to 28 July 2023.

With the agreement of your PST/Principal, online teaching and learning can be counted towards the period of practice required for Droichead.

It is recommended that there would be at least two of each type of classroom observation (observations by the NQT, and observations of the NQT’s practice), and that the exact number, and the classes observed, should be based on discussions between the NQT and the PST. Where the PST(s) believe that you have engaged fully in a quality induction process, they have observed sufficient elements of your practice, and have had sufficient professional conversations, they can sign your Form D.

Yes, Cluster Meeting 1 will still be available in Term 2 and 3. They are facilitated by the NIPT. You may register to complete Cluster Meeting(s) via the NIPT website.

For this academic year 2022/2023, on an exceptional basis, additional flexibility has been introduced to support the Droichead process for both teachers and schools/PST members. Where only one fully trained PST member is available, please contact the NIPT for advice at info@teacherinduction.ie on how you may proceed with your application. 

Where a teacher is unable to continue to engage in the Droichead process due to Covid-19 related illness or self-isolation, the process may continue on return to the teaching post and extend to allow completion of the required elements of Strand A and Strand B.

No, the time gap arising from illness/self-isolation will not be considered as a break in service.

Any NQT who commenced the Droichead process in 2022/2023, but due to Covid-19 related illness or self-isolation has not completed Strand A (school-based) by the end of the contract/academic year may bank the time and complete the balance at a future date. As Strand B can be completed online, it is anticipated that all NQTs have completed Strand B. Please contact the Conditions Section at conditions@teachingcouncil.ie if you require further information. Please refer to the Transitionary Arrangements for specific information or contact the Conditions Section at conditions@teachingcouncil.ie

Any NQT who commenced the Droichead process in 2022/2023, but due to Covid-19 related illness or self-isolation did not get an opportunity to complete all observations by the end of the contract/academic year may bank the time and elements completed. They may then complete their observations at a future date . Please contact the Conditions Section at conditions@teachingcouncil.ie if you require further information. Please refer to the Transitionary Arrangements for specific information or contact the Conditions Section at conditions@teachingcouncil.ie

No, you won’t be required to complete them again.

No, the time gap between the end of the contract/academic year and the date you start a new position will not be considered as a break in service.