Southern Education & Library Board

The Southern Education and Library Board serves the district council areas of Armagh, Banbridge, Cookstown, Craigavon, Dungannon & South Tyrone, and Newry & Mourne.  The SELB provides advice and support to schools and Youth Service through a managed approach to procurement, transport, waste, energy and education.  The Board works in partnership with local councils and environmental groups to support and inform schools and the Youth Service of environmental programmes, policy and best practice.  The SELB Curriculum Advisory and Support Service (CASS) is committed to providing support and guidance to teachers and schools in the area of Education for Sustainable Development and encouraging protection and appreciation of our built and natural environment and heritage.  Education for Sustainable Development is a statutory part of the Northern Ireland Curriculum and we encourage student-led programmes and involvement in, for example, ECO-Schools and competitions including ECO challenge and ECO UNESCO. 

The SELB is the only Education Board which has received confirmation that its environmental management system is compliant with ISO 14001.  Dromore High School has also achieved ISO 14001 status.