With school budgets set to become tighter than ever, spending on books for school libraries, book corners and classrooms is likely to be reduced and challenged. Value for money and
Have you always wanted to run a book club but not known where to start? Our libraries team share ideas for planning and running a successful club
Spending on books is often an early casualty of difficult budget decisions. We look at options to help secure funding to update your stock.
Our top tips for a “gold-standard” primary school library.
Book ownership makes a difference. Reading widely and often across a range of text types and genres gives children the tools and vocabulary they need to fully access the whole curriculum as they move through their education
As part of National Non-Fiction November, we look at why non-fiction is important and why it’s designed to encourage children’s non-fiction reading in schools and homes.
Black History Month is an opportunity for schools to think about how that can teach black history and culture, not just in October, but all year round.
Safely Remove the Barriers of a Closed School Library. Find Creative Ways to use Your Library and its Stock. School libraries: Top tips for making them fun safe places to be during COVID-19
Reading During Lockdown. A recent National Literacy Trust report on children’s reading during lockdown throws up some interesting implications for the return to school in September