Why use a digital collection?
Why use a digital collection? Reading comes in many formats, and each offers a unique benefit to readers. While a well-stocked physical library will always remain invaluable to school learners, digital resources help to expand and diversify the way in which students can engage with reading. Digital ebooks and audiobooks offer additional advantages beyond merely […]
Ultimate spring reading list
Ultimate spring reading list Adventure, empathy, discovery – find stories that will shape hearts and minds this spring with our contemporary spring reading list. This selection of 40 titles covers over 20 genres and offers an array of engaging reading material to suit every age, level, and interest. Whether you’re a school librarian, literacy leader, […]
Banchory Primary School Aberdeenshire
Banchory Primary School How do you transform a school library into a vibrant hub of inclusion and literacy? One Scottish primary school in rural Aberdeenshire shares how a dedicated team of staff, parents, and young student librarians have built a community space where every child can discover the joy of reading. We spoke to their […]
Medstead Church of England Primary School
Medstead Primary School This Hampshire primary school is a small one-form entry institution with just over 200 students. Despite having limited staffing of the library, the school cultivates a strong reading culture by empowering Year 6 students to manage the library using Reading Cloud, helping younger students check out books when the part-time librarian is […]
Encouraging positive reading habits in 2025
Encouraging positive reading habits: A school librarian’s guide to sparking a love of reading in 2025 As students get back into the swing of school life after the long festive break, it’s the job of school educators to make sure that reading doesn’t fall to the bottom of their priority list. As this is the […]
Allerton Grange – State Secondary school in Leeds
Allerton Grange School We spoke to the school librarian of Allerton Grange, a large state secondary school in Leeds, about their experience with Reading Cloud and how it supports the school’s focus on literacy. The school librarian, James Ellis, is very clear the introduction of Reading Cloud has been a great way to support the […]
Recommendations and Reviews: Creating a student book club
Recommendations and Reviews: Creating a student book club Engaging students in reading can be challenging yet incredibly rewarding. Student book recommendations and book review sites for students offer a valuable avenue to foster a love of reading and create a community of engaged learners. Creating a student book club, facilitated through software like Reading Cloud, […]
Using library resources to encourage independent reading
Using library resources to encourage independent reading School libraries are an essential part of a student’s education experience, playing a crucial role in fostering independent reading amongst other skills. Independent reading is not just a pastime but a vital element of literacy development, contributing significantly to a student’s cognitive and emotional growth. With the advent […]
Digital library management solutions for schools
Digital library management solutions for schools In today’s digital age, technology is transforming how students engage with reading. Digital library management solutions like Reading Cloud are revolutionising literacy education by providing innovative tools that empower students, support educators, and make reading more accessible and enjoyable. This blog explores how platforms like Reading Cloud are reshaping […]
The benefits of library software for primary schools
The benefits of library software for primary schools with little resources School libraries play a crucial role in children’s reading development and access to books. Library management software like Reading Cloud gives educators the tools to keep track of where books are even if they don’t have a designated library space, and moreover, gives students […]
