The National Centre for Guidance in Education (NCGE) will cease to operate from 1st September 2022. 
The NCGE and its Management Committee, Léargas, the Department of Education, the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Solas and ETBI have been carrying out significant work since earlier this year to prepare for the reorganisation of guidance support. A Transitions Working Group and additional sub-groups have been meeting regularly to co-ordinate the reorganisation.

For further information relating to ongoing and future support in place, click HERE

Practitioner Resources

The resources contained on this page are intended to support you and learners / clients.

  • The most recent 10 resources uploaded (accross all areas of practice) are displayed below
  • Select your 'Practice Area' and press GO to display ALL content for that area ONLY
  • Then filter by the additional categories that will subsequently display in a second dropdown box
  • If you know the title / general description of the resource you are looking for, type into the 'Keyword' search box and press GO
  • Many resources are provided in English AND Irish (GA indicates 'as Gaeilge')

FEATURE IMAGE COLOUR KEY: Blue: Post Primary - Purple: Further Education & Training - Green: European/International

A number of the resources provided are editable templates', after downloading you will need to have the appropriate software installed on your device in order to customise these resources.
For example MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, MS PowerPoint

YOU CAN ACCESS A SHORT VIDEO GUIDE TO NAVIGATING THIS SECTION HERE. If you have any queries about these resources please e-mail: ncgeinfo@ncge.ie

Getting Started in your new School: A webinar for newly qualified Guidance Counsellors

21st August 2020

Part of a suite of webinars that the NCGE is delivering regarding phase 1 of returning to school. This phase is concerned with ‘re-entry’ and ‘settling in’.
A wide range of topics on the provision of Guidance in post-primary schools during the academic year 2020/21 are addressed and a large number of pragmatic resources will be introduced and explained within each webinar to support practice around each topic.

This webinar supported Guidance Counsellors who are recently qualified and who will begin to work in post-primary schools in their new role in September 2020.

You can access the accompanying presentation below and view the webinar recording on Vimeo by clicking the 'Resource Link' 
An additional accompanying resource 'Settling in - Slow down to Catch up' is available directly under this post.



Post Primary
21/08/2020

NCGE

  1. PDF icon NCGE-PP-Webinar-NewGCs-Presentation-EN.pdf
Autumn 2020 Webinar Series
Resource Link

'Settling in - Slow down to Catch up'

This resource has been designed to support Guidance Counsellors as they transition into a new position or into a new school.

It may be particularly helpful for:

  • Guidance counsellors who have been newly employed in a post primary school
  • Guidance Counsellors who are newly or recently qualified

In addition, it is a resource that will support general Guidance Practice in post-primary schools as we begin an academic year defined by the uncertainty that accompanies the Covid19 pandemic.Time spent on settling in and planning will yield the best outcomes. This resource will support Guidance Counsellors in their reflection, planning and in their initial conversations with school management.



Post Primary
20/08/2020

NCGE

  1. File NCGE-PP-Settling-in-Slow-Down-to-Catch-Up-EN.docx
  2. File NCGE-PP-Settling-in-Slow-Down-to-Catch-Up-GA.docx
Autumn 2020 Webinar Series
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Applying to UK and other European Colleges

This resource focuses on study in the UK and in Europe. 
​It provides the Guidance Counsellor with a powerpoint they can use and adjust/build on to present on this topic for student classes and/or parent information evenings.



Post Primary, European / International
18/08/2020

Anonymous

  1. File NCGE-PP-Applying-UK-Europe-EN.pptx
Submitted Resource
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Work Experience Activity Pack – Languages Connect

This activity pack is aimed at TY students who are engaging in work experience. The aim of the activities is to make students aware that having languages can be an asset to any area of work. It contains 5 sections and each contain: learning outcomes, key skills, an activity and a reflection. It has been designed that whatever level of the target language students have, they will be able to answer. Some activities are in English and we have a section for students who have a home language other than English or Irish. 

This activity pack can be ordered via Languages Connect free of charge or it can be downloaded directly from the Languages Connect website.
A module for Guidance counsellors on how to integrate this activity pack in their classes will also be available from September 2020.

You can access the Languages Connect website by clicking the 'Resource Link' below.



Post Primary
05/08/2020

Languages Connect

Submitted Resource
Resource Link

International career development conference presented by DMH Associates

Watch this video and get a taster of the inaugural, International Career Development Conference 2019 hosted by DMH Associates. The footage brings to life the speakers, the delegates and the programme which focused on the themes of Identity, Innovation and Impact.  An awe-inspiring conference for anyone passionate about careers.

You can view the video on YouTube by clicking the 'Resource Link' below



European / International
05/08/2020

DMH Associates

Submitted Resource
Resource Link

NCGE Webinar Series (AEGS) - Webinar 2

This series consisted of 2 x free interactive webinars and provided the opportunity for ETB AEGS Staff to participate in information sharing, receive relevant updates and note relevant resources that may be of use in their role; under the overall theme of:‘Remote Guidance provision by AEGS during Covid-19’.

The second live webinar in the series took place on Wednesday 1st July @2.30pm and addressed the topic of: 'AEGS Remote Guidance & Information Service Delivery - Continuing the Exploration of Practice and Sharing Experiences'

You can view webinar recording on Vimeo by clicking the 'Resource Link' below



Further Education & Training
01/07/2020

NCGE / MSLETB / WWETB

  1. PDF icon NCGE-FET-WEBINAR2-Presentation-NCGE.pdf
  2. PDF icon NCGE-FET-WEBINAR2-Presentation-MSLETB.pdf
  3. PDF icon NCGE-FET-WEBINAR2-Presentation-WWETB.pdf

Resource Link

Inventory of lifelong guidance systems and practices

The national lifelong guidance systems records provide information about current policy developments and structures pertaining to career guidance, career education and career development in countries of the EU, EEA, EFTA and EU enlargement/accession countries. The country records are based on information gathered and analysed by CareersNet experts during their respective mandate period. CareersNet is Cedefop’s network of independent experts in career guidance and career development, managed within the Lifelong guidance project area, Department for learning and employability.

You can find out more and access the individual 'country inventories' (including Ireland's) by clicking on the 'Resource Link' below



European / International
25/06/2020

Cedefop


Resource Link

NCGE Webinar Series (AEGS) - Webinar 1

This series consisted of 2 x free interactive webinars and provided the opportunity for ETB AEGS Staff to participate in information sharing, receive relevant updates and note relevant resources that may be of use in their role; under the overall theme of:‘Remote Guidance provision by AEGS during Covid-19’.

The first live webinar in the series took place on Wednesday 24th June @2.30pm and addressed the topic of: 'Remote Guidance during Covid-19 (updates and resources)'

You can view webinar recording on Vimeo by clicking the 'Resource Link' below



Further Education & Training
24/06/2020

NCGE / LCETB / GRETB

  1. PDF icon NCGE-FET-WEBINAR1-Presentation-NCGE.pdf
  2. PDF icon NCGE-FET-WEBINAR1-Presentation-LCETB.pdf
  3. PDF icon NCGE-FET-WEBINAR1-Presentation-GRETB.pdf

Resource Link

(Covid-19) 'Dear Me' in August 2020

This resource was designed for use on the last day of the academic year!
It aims to serve as a reference list for the types of things Guidance Counsellors might have on their mind, immediately before closing the office door and leaving for the summer holidays. In using a tool such as this (which is an example), Guidance Counsellors can make a note of all the major and minor ‘to-dos’ that will help them get started upon return to the role at the start of the next academic year. In this way, Guidance Counsellors can truly ‘let go,’ rest and relax over the break, knowing that a reminder note awaits them upon their return.



Post Primary
28/05/2020

NCGE

  1. PDF icon NCGE-PP-DearMe-Note.pdf
Autumn 2020 Webinar Series
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NCGE Webinar Series (Post-Primary) - May 2020 - Webinar 4

This series consisted of 4 x free weekly interactive webinars, providing the opportunity for School Guidance Counsellors and School Management to participate in information sharing on 4 x topics under the overall theme of: ‘Adapting the Guidance plan to support continuity of Guidance provision’

The fourth and final live webinar in the series took place on Wednesday 27th May @2.30pm and addressed the topic of: ‘Reflecting on Guidance Provision and Guidance Needs’

You can view webinar recording on Vimeo by clicking the 'Resource Link' below



Post Primary
27/05/2020

NCGE

  1. PDF icon NCGE-PP-NCGEWEBINAR4-Presentation.pdf
Spring 2020 Webinar Series
Resource Link