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Whether you have a school library or not doesn't matter. The fact that you are here reading this means that you have begun to think about the role a library can play within your school. School libraries are known to make a difference to independent learning, literacy and well-being of your students so if you need some ideas to get you started or already have a vision please contact me.

Training

I provide training both face to face and online, in the following areas:

The role of the school librarian in the process of learning through inquiry. FOSIL (Framework Of Skills for Inquiry Learning) provides a free framework to support students to think critically and become independent learners. My training includes:-
- How to use your school library and librarian within inquiry learning across your curriculum
- How to get value for money from your school library management system by using it throughout your school e.g. starting your digital literacy journey with your LMS
- Media and information literacy
- Digital citizenship and using social media.
- Fake news and misinformation
- Literacy and reading promotion
- Technology integration
- EPQ - Understanding the process of inquiry through FOSIL
Exploring the IFLA School Library Guidelines for school librarians and teachers. This publication highlights the inspirational and aspirational activities of a school library. It will help you understand the role and value of the school librarian in your school.

Membership

My membership packages enable you to access all my archived training as well as current ongoing training giving you the opportunity to work with other teachers and librarians who are interested in bringing their school library into the curriculum. I also offer mentoring sessions with schools through my membership so if you need personal support this might be the option for you.

If you are interested in any of this please contact me to discuss your individual needs.

Why should you contact me?

I am an award-winning librarian with over 20 years of experience in school libraries, I have a post 16 teaching qualification and can help you bring your school library into the heart of your curriculum. I have provided training for:-

Leigh Academy Trust
School Library Association
CILIP SLG
Cumbria School Library Service
CILIP
Monmouth EPQ teachers
Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
Bradford Grammar School
Ladies College, Guernsey

I have spoken at many events including

BETT Show - for Google
LILAC Conference
ResearchEd National Conference
Practical Pedagogies Conference - Toulouse and Cologne
Caravan of Knowledge Teacher Conference- Kazakhstan
UKedChat online conference

Keynote

Australia School Library Association/School Library Association of South Australia Conference April 2021- Keys to Learning. My session was entitled Thinking and Acting in a Global Village - A Story in Three Parts.

Consultant for

Warwickshire Great School Libraries Project - External Evaluation Consultant
Blanchelande College, Guernsey - I set up a new secondary library and supported the introduction of the use of FOSIL (Framework Of Skills for Inquiry Learning). Read a recommendation from Robert O'Brien, Principal

Not only can I support and train current library staff but I can also show you how to embed inquiry learning throughout your school and across the curriculum. I can work with teachers and support staff ensuring that your school library sits alongside their teaching thereby enhancing your student's education.

Students who have access to and use a school library with a librarian:-

Get better grades
Have strong digital awareness and skills
Can navigate and understand the world around them
See literacy levels improve

Teachers who have access to and use a school library with a librarian have:-

Access to quality resources
No need to spend their own money on resources for research
Support in teaching inquiry learning through pedagogical tools

Senior Leaders benefit:-

Evidence of value for money
Evidence of use and impact across the curriculum
Happy supported teachers

What if we don't have a school library or librarian?

Don't worry! We all have to start somewhere... Contact me and we can work out a plan together.

References

Book Trust. (2019, May 1). Impact and Research. Retrieved May 5, 2019, from BookTrust: Getting Children Reading: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/impact-and-research/

Lance, K. C., & Kachel, D. (2018, March 26). Why School Librarians Matter: What years of research Tell Us. Retrieved May 5, 2019, from Kappan: The Professional Journal for Educators: https://www.kappanonline.org/lance-kachel-school-librarians-matter-years-research/

Willaims, D., Wavell, C., & Morrison, K. (2013, October 1). Impact of School Libraries on Learning. Retrieved May 5, 2019, from https://scottishlibraries.org/media/1211/impact-of-school-libraries-on-learning-2013.pdf

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