Five steps to creating a buzz around your primary school library
Five steps to creating a buzz around launching your primary school library Having the responsibility for setting up a school library can be a thrilling but daunting challenge but is even more so if you have many other roles within a bustling primary school. Here are five steps for helping you to create and then […]
Working together towards a library in every primary school
Working together towards a library in every primary school A library is not just about books. It is about study skills, about life chances, and ultimately about an increase in the whole country’s Gross Domestic Product. Giving children of primary school age access to books, a library or reading space is the ideal foundation for […]
The future of secondary school libraries
The future of secondary school libraries Secondary School libraries have arguably never been more essential, or more threatened. The challenges are ongoing, and the growth of technology – AI in particular – is a potential risk both to libraries and librarians. In this rapidly developing landscape, is it possible to predict the future for Secondary […]
How to get more students in the library throughout the academic year
How to get more students in the library throughout the academic year School libraries are changing. No longer somewhere that people get ‘shushed’, and no longer just about books, they’re multipurpose venues, and support hubs for young people’s mental wellbeing. Follow the examples and tips below and – with the support of some effective secondary […]
How does the school library support reading and learning?
How does the school library support reading and learning? School libraries are not a new thing, they’ve been around for decades and play an important part in school life. School leaders have long been aware of how paramount they are in fostering a culture of reading and lifelong learning. They serve as a nurturing environment […]
Books unwrapped: 8 expert tactics to make reading irresistible for students
Books unwrapped: 8 expert tactics to make reading irresistible for students Building a vibrant community of readers in your school is an ambitious but attainable goal. Schools that achieve it encourage a shift in perspective, seeing literacy not just as a skill to be developed but as a passion to be nurtured. By embracing innovative […]
Reading Cloud sponsors the SLA Enterprise Award 2024
Reading Cloud sponsors the SLA Enterprise Award 2024 Reading Cloud is delighted to be sponsoring the SLA Enterprise of the Year Award, which celebrates one-off, progressive library projects that help to develop positive reading cultures in schools across the UK. There is no doubt that school libraries play an important part in the academic enrichment […]
How to engage your student library helpers
How to engage your student library helpers Student library assistants play a vital role in the efficiency and success of a school library; they become champions for reading and, in the process, can build self-confidence and social skills. If your student library assistants seem a little disengaged, or you’re struggling to get students to sign […]
How your school library software can promote wider reading experiences
How your school library software can promote wider reading experiences Giving primary school children a lifelong love of reading for pleasure demands breaking out beyond the book covers. Online reading tools create and drive engagement strategies which foster a wider reading culture, boost communication, and strengthen your school’s sense of community. Reading for pleasure in […]
