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If Some Students Succeed Without a School Library, Why Do We Need Them?
If some students succeed without a school library, why do we need them? I have often thought about this question and decided it was time...
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Mar 294 min read
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School Library Closures: A shortsighted Catastrophe
Closing school libraries: This isn't just a bad decision; its a betrayal of the very purpose of education.
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Dec 6, 20244 min read
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5 ways to start the new school year with a clear plan and focus
5 ideas to get you thinking about taking your school library forward in the new school year.
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Aug 21, 20244 min read
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History of UK School Libraries 1937 to the modern day
History of UK school Libraries 1937 to modern day.
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May 20, 20243 min read
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Understanding the Role of the School Librarian: A Guide for Headteachers and Senior Leaders
In the last few days, I have spoken to a few school librarians who have expressed their frustration with being unable to bring more to...
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Mar 7, 20244 min read
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School Librarians, learning and Royal charters
School librarians learning and royal charters...
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Dec 9, 20234 min read
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Making the School Library Integral to the Education Process
IFLA School Library Guidelines, do UK school librarians need them?
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Sep 23, 20235 min read
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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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Aug 5, 202325 min read
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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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May 25, 20236 min read
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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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Apr 24, 20234 min read
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The School Library Challenge: Misconceptions and Stereotypes
Why are school libraries so misunderstood, undervalued and closing?
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Mar 24, 20233 min read
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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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Dec 9, 20226 min read
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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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Oct 22, 20225 min read
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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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Sep 8, 20224 min read
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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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Aug 28, 20224 min read
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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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Jul 1, 20224 min read
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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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Feb 1, 20222 min read
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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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Dec 18, 20218 min read
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Membership... an opportunity to engage and empower your school library
Why am I setting up membership? Find out more here...
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Nov 6, 20212 min read
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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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Oct 6, 20214 min read
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