The Irish Seal Sanctuary believe that education is key to increasing our awareness
and understanding of marine wildlife and their habitats, particularly seals and our coastline,
to ensure the continued conservation of local and global biodiversity and our overall wellbeing
on earth. We believe that it is important for communities to take ownership and pride in their
local natural environment to ensure its continuous existence. By providing knowledge and
information on our marine environment, it empowers people to make good decisions for wildlife
and their local environs. The Irish Seal Sanctuary believes in a nation full of nature watchers.


The Irish Seal Sanctuary Education Programme 'Seals & Sea Life' provides a series of
educational talks and activities for both Primary , Secondary Schools
and Community Groups on request.

The Seals & Sea Life Programme will discuss the biology (the body), ecology
(their lives and habitats) and conservation of seals. It will display the work of the
Irish Seal Sanctuary as a wildlife hospital and rehabilitation facility for injured,
abandoned and sick marine wildlife, particularly seals and our work in their rescue,
rehabilitation and ultimate goal of their release back into the wild.

Curriculum Link: SESE Primary - Geography, Strand Units: Human Environments, Natural Environments
and Environmental Awareness and Care / Science, Strand Units: Living Things and Environmental Awareness
and Care.

School & Group Tours

For details on School and Group Tours to the Irish Seal Sanctuary
in Dingle, County Kerry at the Dingle Wildlife and Seal Sanctuary
or for any information with regard to the ISS Education Programme, Please contact
Sarah on (01)835 4370 or send an email to info@irishsealsanctuary.ie

 

Child Protection Policy and Good Practice Guidelines

Policy Statement
The Irish Seal Sanctuary (ISS) is fully committed to safeguarding the rights of young people, particularly those with whom we work.
The ISS duty of care is to provide a safe space for young people, ensuring they are safeguarded from sexual, physical
and emotional harm in a healthy learning environment. Every volunteer, organisation member and staff should, at all times,
show respect and understanding for their rights, safety and welfare. They should conduct themselves in a way that reflects
the principles of the ISS and the code of good practice with regard to the guidelines contained in the Irish Seal Sanctuary's
Child Protection Policy. For a full copy of the ISS Child Protection Policy please send a request to the below email address.

Thank you.

For further enquiries or to book please contact the Irish Seal Sanctuary on (01) 835 4370 or to info@irishsealsanctuary.ie

This Education Programme and Project was orignally funded by the Community Foundation for Ireland.