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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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Finding my lifejacket! Training membership for school librarians

Althea Briers is a school librarian, has been part of Engaging and Empowering School Libraries training membership for over a year and...

Dec 6, 20244 min read

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.

Oct 29, 20243 min read

Bringing FOSIL and School Pedagogy Together: A New Vision for Inquiry-Based Learning

Bringing FOSIL and school pedagogy together

Oct 1, 20243 min read

Inquiry skills and the whole child - powerful in-school collaborations

Enquiry skills and the whole child: Powerful in school collaborations

Sep 23, 20244 min read

Information Literacy and Metaphor

Information Literacy and Metaphor - How important are they?

Aug 21, 20244 min read

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.

Aug 3, 20243 min read

Behind the Masterclass: Accountability, Support and Tailored Mentoring

Masterclass for school librarians. How it made a difference for one attendee.

Jun 12, 20243 min read

The Critical Role of Strategic Planning for School Librarians

Why do school librarians need a strategic and development plan? Elizabeth highlights the importance and offers support.

May 19, 20243 min read

History of UK School Libraries 1937 to the modern day

History of UK school Libraries 1937 to modern day.

Apr 22, 20242 min read

Enhance your School Library's Impact with Ofsted readiness

"What exactly does Ofsted look for, and how can my library make a difference?" My training session is tailored to demystify these questions.

Mar 7, 20244 min read

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...

Feb 21, 20243 min read

Armed with the latest knowledge about school libraries gave me inner confidence

Nalayini Indran has flourished from being part of Engaging and Empowering School Libraries Membership

Feb 9, 20247 min read

Self-Motivated Professionals: Finding CPD Opportunities that Serve Your Goals

School librarians need to be self-motivated to keep themselves engaged. Find more ways to do this.

Jan 12, 20243 min read

Balancing Act: 5 Time Management Tips for School Librarians Working Alone

Time management for lone school librarians is hard. Here are 5 tips to get you started.

Dec 13, 20235 min read

School Librarians need more support

Having worked in a school library for only 18 months during my career I can honestly say that it was one of the most challenging times of...

Dec 9, 20234 min read

School Librarians, learning and Royal charters

School librarians learning and royal charters...

Oct 23, 20233 min read

Empowering School Librarians as Advocates for AI in Education

Empowering school librarians as advocates for AI in education

Sep 23, 20235 min read

Making the School Library Integral to the Education Process

IFLA School Library Guidelines, do UK school librarians need them?

Aug 9, 20234 min read

How your Personal Learning Network (PLN) can move you forward

How to build your own Personal Learning Network (PLN)

Aug 5, 202325 min read

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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