Strand A: School-based Induction

“There are two key strands of the Droichead process as an integrated induction framework for newly qualified teachers (NQTs). The first strand is a school-based induction one (Strand A), through which the NQT is supported by experienced colleagues” (Teaching Council, 2017, p.3).

NQTs are always central to the Droichead process. Their needs, throughout the process, should be identified by them, following individual reflection and or collective reflection with the PST.

As stated by an NQT in the DEEPEN Report: “I found observing other teachers and seeing their professionalism and love of teaching inspiring” (Uí Choistealbha & Ní Dhuinn, 2021, p.92).

Preparing for an NQT
PST Initial Meeting
Droichead – Initial Professional Support Team Meeting – Sample Agenda – PrimaryDownload
Droichead – Key Steps – Primary
Droichead – Standards and Induction Plan Sample – Primary
Droichead – Standards and Induction Plan Blank Template – PrimaryDownload
Droichead – PST and NQT Roles and Responsibilities – PrimaryDownload
Droichead – Sample NQT Induction Policy – PrimaryDownload
PST and NQT(s) Initial Meeting
Droichead – Outline Plan Calendar-Template (with key) – Primary – 2024.2025Download
Droichead – Outline Plan Calendar Template (with no key) – Primary – 2024.2025Download
Droichead – Outline Plan Sample Calendar – Primary – 2024.2025
Droichead – Welcome Pack Template – PrimaryDownload
Droichead – Initial Meeting between PST and NQTs -Sample Agenda – PrimaryDownload
PST and Whole School Staff
Droichead – Information Session – Whole School – Primary – 2023.2024
Engaging in the Process
Recording the Process
Droichead – Standards and Induction Plan Sample – Primary
Droichead – Standards and Induction Plan (Blank Template) – PrimaryDownload
Droichead – Observation OF the NQT (Blank Template) – PrimaryDownload
Droichead – Observation OF the NQT (Sample) – Primary
Droichead – Record Keeping and the Droichead Process – Suggested Records – Primary
Droichead – NQT Observing Experienced Teacher (Blank Template) – PrimaryDownload
Supporting the NQT
Droichead – Classroom-Observation Toolkit – Primary
Droichead – Draft Planning and Preparation Toolkit – Primary
Droichead – Classroom Management Toolkit – Primary
Information for the NQT
Droichead – My Professional Support Team (PST) – PrimaryDownload
Useful Documents
Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers (Teaching Council, 2016)
The Integrated Professional Induction Framework (Teaching Council, 2017)
Post-qualification Professional Practice Procedures and Criteria (Teaching Council, 2023.2024)
Droichead Quality Assurance Report (Teaching Council, 2022)
Post-qualification Professional Practice Conditions – Transitionary Arrangements (Teaching Council, 2023.2024)
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