Want to know more?
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.
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Training
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I provide training both face to face and online, in the following areas:
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- 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
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Media and information literacy
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Digital citizenship and using social media.
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Fake news and misinformation
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Literacy and reading promotion
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Technology integration
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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.
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If you are interested in any of this please contact me to discuss your individual needs.​
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Why should you contact me?
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I am an award-winning librarian with over 17 years of experience in school libraries and I have a post 16 teaching qualification and can help you bring your school library into the heart of your curriculum. I have worked with
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Leigh Academy Trust
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School Library Association
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CILIP SLG
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Cumbria School Library Service
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CILIP
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I have spoken at many events including
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BETT Show - for Google
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LILAC Conference
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ResearchEd National Conference
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Practical Pedagogies Conference - Toulouse and Cologne
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Caravan of Knowledge Teacher Conference- Kazakhstan
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UKedChat online conference
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Keynote for Australia School Library Association
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Consultant for
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Warwickshire Great School Libraries Project - External Evaluation Consultant
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Blanchelande College, Guernsey - Set up a new secondary library and supported the introduction of the use of FOSIL (Framework Of Skills for Inquiry Learning)
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.
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Students who have access to and use a school library with a librarian:-
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Get better grades
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Have strong digital awareness and skills
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Can navigate and understand the world around them
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See literacy levels improve
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Teachers who have access to and use a school library with a librarian have:-
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Access to quality resources
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No need to spend their own money on resources for research
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Support in teaching inquiry learning through pedagogical tools
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Senior Leaders benefit:-
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Evidence of value for money
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Evidence of use and impact across the curriculum
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Happy supported teachers
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What if we don't have a school library or librarian?
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Don't worry! We all have to start somewhere... Contact me and we can work out a plan together.
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References
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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