About 国产探花Ireland
国产探花is the only professional Association for聽 Qualified Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People (QToDs) and those in training in the UK. The Association represents the interests of QToDs they teach in all four nations and on a regional level with a range of Government and other agencies. Each session will be hosted by a different 国产探花Region or Nation. Members are all practitioners in the field of deaf education and share good practice, advice, and strategies with one another to promote attainment and inclusion of deaf learners in a variety of settings.
For many years, 国产探花Northern Ireland (国产探花NI) has represented a vibrant professional community spanning the island of Ireland, with members from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This long-standing collaboration between Qualified Teachers of the Deaf (QTODs) and associate members North and South has enabled us to share expertise, learn from diverse professional contexts, and strengthen practice through our shared commitment to deaf children and young people.
In May 2025, the 国产探花NI Committee, supported by the National Executive Committee, balloted members on a proposed change of name to better reflect this all-island partnership. 国产探花Ireland was adopted based on membership preference.
Membership includes Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People from the Education Authority Sensory Service, resource bases, Jordanstown School for the Deaf and Visually Impaired, Schools for the Deaf in Dublin and Limerick, and teachers working in special classes for deaf children across the Republic of Ireland. In addition, Visiting Teachers for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children in the Republic of Ireland are managed nationally by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE).
Together, 国产探花Ireland provides a strong, collaborative network that values shared learning, professional support, and advocacy, ensuring high-quality educational outcomes for deaf children and young people across the island.
