Making the School Library Integral to the Education Process
IFLA School Library Guidelines, do UK school librarians need them?
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This blog is about the value of school libraries. Advocating for the role of the school library within the educational process of every school.
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- Aug 5
- 25 min
Unpacking the DfE Reading Framework for School Librarians
There was not much mention of school libraries and librarians in the reading framework so we have highlighted their role in this blog
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- May 25
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The golden threads of your school library
Interview with Sue Wills regarding the importance of linking a school library to the aims and objectives of their school or organisation.
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- Apr 24
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Writing annual reports for school libraries
If you are looking to join a small but friendly membership that enables you to learn from an excellent trainer and from each other look here
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- Mar 24
- 3 min
The School Library Challenge: Misconceptions and Stereotypes
Why are school libraries so misunderstood, undervalued and closing?
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- Dec 9, 2022
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Literacy and reading promotion via your school library
How your school librarian can support literacy and reading development
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- Oct 22, 2022
- 5 min
Infopreneur, business owner or librarian. Or all of the above?
3 years in my business supporting school libraries has evolved. Looking back and facing forward... where will I go next?
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- Sep 8, 2022
- 4 min
School Libraries: Do we really need them?
Don't let your school library close because you didn't understand all it could do.
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- Aug 28, 2022
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Are you getting the most out of your school library? Includes free stuff!
Teachers and school librarians need to collaborate to ensure they get the best value from their school library.
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- Jul 1, 2022
- 4 min
Another blow for student equity as school librarians in Scotland let go
School librarians and students need your help! As more school librarians are let go in Scotland, students are the ones to suffer the most.
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- Feb 1, 2022
- 2 min
Headteachers, do you understand the role and value of your school library?
What training do Headteachers, SLT and teachers need to see the value in their school library and librarian?
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- Dec 18, 2021
- 8 min
Headteachers...What is education's best-kept secret?... Bah humbug!
School libraries are one of educations best-kept secrets. What happens if you don't really understand their value?
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- Nov 6, 2021
- 2 min
Membership... an opportunity to engage and empower your school library
Why am I setting up membership? Find out more here...
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- Oct 6, 2021
- 4 min
Why it's time to start taking your school librarian seriously
Are you one of the lucky schools that employ a school librarian? I wonder if you appreciate what you have or is this just someone who...
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- Aug 22, 2021
- 4 min
5 ideas to start the new school year with a clear focus and plan.
5 ideas to get you thinking about planning for taking your school library forward in the new school year.
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- Feb 13, 2021
- 3 min
Why do teachers need to be reminded that they need school librarians?
How can school librarians remind teachers about what they do? Is advocacy enough?
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- Jul 27, 2020
- 5 min
Aspirational and inspirational school librarians
Where does the journey to school librarianship start? FOSIL and IFLA are my focal point are they yours?
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- Mar 10, 2020
- 3 min
Inquiry learning - GSL's, FOSIL and IFLA - What does this mean?
Leading one of the secondary aims for the Great School Libraries campaign is a real pleasure. Learning through Inquiry...
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- Feb 11, 2020
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We have a problem! Now I understand why...
If school libraries are essential to our children's education why are not more people worried about the lack of them in their schools?
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