Covid Support As both CILIP SLG and SLA have created wonderful list for school librarians to find the support they need, we have decided that this is not something that we need to repeat. Here are the links to those services we think will be useful. ​ CILIP Covid Guidance CILIP SLG Resources SLA Covid community project Ask a Librarian from GSL's Things to do when your school library is closed by Sarah Pavey Libraries Connected - Copyright rules relaxed CILIP SLG (Scotland) - Online resources for school librarians

Your case studies Reading for Pleasure/Information Scottish Book Trusts' Reading Schools scheme St Ninian's High School, Kirkintilloch Reading for Pleasure National Poetry Day Across the Curriculum Fathers Reading Week Fathers Reading Week Library Use = Impact on Grades Readathon Supporting Disadvantaged Readers Creating a new woodland themed library Library Lessons: Reading for Pleasure Show More NEW

How can I help? Help us spread the word Why are school libraries so important? All children deserve a great school library because adequately funded, staffed school libraries deliver enhanced and independent learning as well as reading and curriculum support. School libraries contribute to building lifelong readers and support whole school initiatives promoting reading for pleasure. Evidence also suggests school libraries: Lead to higher qualifications/attainment Promote a better quality of life Generate improved results Alleviate pressure on health and mental health services Alleviate teacher workload Increase efficiency for schools Contribute to the delivery of a well-rounded education Deliver and teach essential Information/critical literacy skills to combat fake news and engender independent learning All of this evidence shows us that school libraries are a vital part of every school, and should be cherished and maintained. What is a School Library Strategy? A strategy is a plan of action designed to achieve long-term aims. Thus a school library strategy will detail the actions required to ensure the school library meets its aims and objectives. These should fit in with the overall school aims and should be written with any school development or improvement plan in mind, together with recent Ofsted report recommendations. Why focus on Ofsted? Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. They inspect services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. Ofsted grade schools according to the level of their services and schools aspire to achieve an "outstanding" grade. Parents also take note of Ofsted inspections. The areas of a school that Ofsted concentrate on are often regulated by law or guidance, and are usually given priority with regards to the school budget. In times of diminishing budgets, schools have to cut back on what they consider to be "non-essential" services and these are often areas that are not inspected by Ofsted. Thus, as a school library is not statutory and is not featured in Ofsted inspection, it is vulnerable. By focusing on Ofsted the Campaign wants to highlight how a school library can help all students achieve their potential, feeding into the teaching and learning of all subjects, as well as delivering information literacy skills and providing support for students' well-being. Recognition by Ofsted would provide more support for school libraries within senior management and governing bodies. By linking the school library strategy with Ofsted reports, the library can show how it supports the school's aims and objectives for improvement. What have Ofsted said so far? "We expect schools to focus on securing high literacy standards for all pupils, as well as offering a deep and rich curriculum. Inspectors will consider the impact of the teaching of reading and literacy more generally on outcomes and will look at the effectiveness of resources used by teachers to improve pupils’ reading and access to the curriculum. This may include looking at a school’s library resource, where this is available". Does this campaign include Scotland? The scope of the campaign to have school librarians in every school across the UK is one shared by all. However with the "How Good is our School" framework and the investment already being made into school libraries in Scotland #GreatSchoolLibraries will focus on England, Wales and Northern Ireland. To find out more about Scotland's campaign please contact info@scottishlibraries.org I’ve filled in a case study. What happens now? You will receive an acknowledgement of your case study. It will then be added to the case study folder to be used in future reports, publications, advocacy activities, etc. to highlight the range of work and impact of a school librarian. The whole case study may be used or relevant sections and quotes may be selected. What is IFLA? The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of libraries and information services and their users. What is FOSIL FOSIL stands for Framework Of Skills for Inquiry Learning and is one of many approaches to information literacy. More information can be found in this Key Issues for School Librarians leaflet, FOSIL-based inquiry for school librarians: an introduction produced by CILIP SLG (School Library Group). More information can be found on The Fosil Group website.

Welcome to Great School Libraries Every child deserves a great school library Sign up here Our Mission Our mission is to bring libraries and access to librarians back to every school in the UK. Use the links above to learn more about the campaign and find out how you can help. What is a great school library? “A school library is a school’s physical and digital learning space where reading, inquiry, research, thinking, imagination, and creativity are central to students’ information-to-knowledge journey and to their personal, social, and cultural growth" IFLA Guidelines "International evidence indicates schools with libraries and librarians impact positively on reader enjoyment, children’s attitudes to learning and reading outcomes and attainment. ​ A quality school library is every child’s right. " Teresa Cremin Professor of Education (Literacy) at The Open University in the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies. Great School Libraries Small steps lead to big changes... 3 0 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Great School Libraries DONALDSON AND BOOKSPACE JOIN THE CAMPAIGN 966 0 4 likes. Post not marked as liked 4 Great School Libraries WHAT'S THE FUTURE FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES? 859 0 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Great School Libraries Launching a school library, Radio 4 and more... 60 0 Post not marked as liked Great School Libraries Primary School Librarian of the Year 2023 joins the GSL Campaign Committee 65 0 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Great School Libraries Ask your MP to sign the Early Day Motion 78 0 Post not marked as liked Great School Libraries are delighted that BookSpace are our official campaign sponsor. BookSpace is the UK's leading primary school library design service and provider of library furniture for schools. Meet the team Find out more about the team behind the Great School Libraries Campaign. Read More > keep updated Sign up to be kept informed on the latest campaign news. Read More > resources Find out more about our free resources. Read More > case studies Feel like writing a Case Study about your library for the campaign? Read More >

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Sponsorship Opportunities Make a meaningful contribution to improve children and young people's access to better life chances, literacy and attainment. ​ Click below to download our sponsor deck. About the campaign The Great School Libraries campaign was launched in September 2018 and so December saw the closure of the first phase. There were many successes, including the launch of the 2019 research into school library provision; compiling the biggest collection of case studies showcasing school library activities, and launching new research and toolkits in December 2021. ​ The next phase is in its very early stages, but we are delighted to have secured strong support from a range of sectors, some of whom will be supporting the campaign by standing on the steering committee. The steering committee currently includes: Richard Gerver, Sufiya Ahmed, Karthik Krishnan, Sonia Thompson, and Maeve Walsh. ​ The next stage will utilise the expertise of the steering group, to fulfil aims to ensure that school libraries to position great school libraries as part of the successful provision of formal education. We are seeking sponsorship in order to fulfil these aims, ​ Should you have any questions or require any further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Co-Chairs Alison Tarrant and Caroline Roche at info@greatschoollibraries.org.uk ​ ​

About us What is a Great School Library? ​ What is the Great School Libraries campaign? Great School Libraries is a three year evidence-based campaign to bring back libraries and access to librarians in every school in the UK. Our guiding principle is a firm belief that every child deserves a great school library. Phase 1 of the campaign launched in September 2018 and will run until the summer of 2021. Phase 2 of the Campaign launched in the spring of 2022 and will run until the summer of 2025. Why are school libraries so important? All children deserve a great school library because adequately funded, staffed school libraries deliver enhanced and independent learning as well as reading and curriculum support. School libraries contribute to building lifelong readers and support whole school initiatives promoting reading for pleasure. ​ Evidence also suggests school libraries: Lead to higher qualifications/attainment Promote a better quality of life Generate improved results Alleviate pressure on health and mental health services Alleviate teacher workload Increase efficiency for schools Contribute to the delivery of a well-rounded education Deliver and teach essential Information/critical literacy skills to combat fake news and engender independent learning ​ All of this evidence shows us that school libraries are a vital part of every school, and should be cherished and maintained. What were the campaign objectives for Phase 1? The first step is to find out more about the current state of school library provision. At the moment no one knows how many school libraries exist, or whether the ones that do exist are staffed or funded. We need to change that. Over the course of the campaign we will collect accurate data on library provision and use it to inform our advocacy. The survey was completed and you can see the results on the Home Page. When Covid forced us into lockdown the Campaign moved to work supporting the sector directly. See the 2021 Report for the toolkits we produced and the research we undertook. ​ What are the campaign objectives for Phase 2? ​ Who’s behind the campaign? Announced by CILIP’s CEO Nick Poole at the CILIPSLG conference in April 2018, the campaign is a collaboration between CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals), CILIPSLG (School Libraries Group) and the SLA ( School Library Association). The campaign is co-chaired by the School Library Association's CEO Alison Tarrant and CILIP's School Libraries Group Chair Caroline Roche. "A school's physical and digital learning space where reading, inquiry, research, thinking, imagination, and creativity are central to students' information-to-knowledge journey and to their personal, social and cultural growth." IFLA 2015

Why are school libraries so important? All children deserve a great school library because adequately funded, staffed school libraries deliver enhanced and independent learning as well as reading and curriculum support. School libraries contribute to building lifelong readers and support whole school initiatives promoting reading for pleasure. Evidence also suggests school libraries: Lead to higher qualifications/attainment Promote a better quality of life Generate improved results Alleviate pressure on health and mental health services Alleviate teacher workload Increase efficiency for schools Contribute to the delivery of a well-rounded education Deliver and teach essential Information/critical literacy skills to combat fake news and engender independent learning All of this evidence shows us that school libraries are a vital part of every school, and should be cherished and maintained. What is a School Library Strategy? A strategy is a plan of action designed to achieve long-term aims. Thus a school library strategy will detail the actions required to ensure the school library meets its aims and objectives. These should fit in with the overall school aims and should be written with any school development or improvement plan in mind, together with recent Ofsted report recommendations. Why focus on Ofsted? Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. They inspect services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. Ofsted grade schools according to the level of their services and schools aspire to achieve an "outstanding" grade. Parents also take note of Ofsted inspections. The areas of a school that Ofsted concentrate on are often regulated by law or guidance, and are usually given priority with regards to the school budget. In times of diminishing budgets, schools have to cut back on what they consider to be "non-essential" services and these are often areas that are not inspected by Ofsted. Thus, as a school library is not statutory and is not featured in Ofsted inspection, it is vulnerable. By focusing on Ofsted the Campaign wants to highlight how a school library can help all students achieve their potential, feeding into the teaching and learning of all subjects, as well as delivering information literacy skills and providing support for students' well-being. Recognition by Ofsted would provide more support for school libraries within senior management and governing bodies. By linking the school library strategy with Ofsted reports, the library can show how it supports the school's aims and objectives for improvement. What have Ofsted said so far? "We expect schools to focus on securing high literacy standards for all pupils, as well as offering a deep and rich curriculum. Inspectors will consider the impact of the teaching of reading and literacy more generally on outcomes and will look at the effectiveness of resources used by teachers to improve pupils’ reading and access to the curriculum. This may include looking at a school’s library resource, where this is available". Does this campaign include Scotland? The scope of the campaign to have school librarians in every school across the UK is one shared by all. However with the "How Good is our School" framework and the investment already being made into school libraries in Scotland #GreatSchoolLibraries will focus on England, Wales and Northern Ireland. To find out more about Scotland's campaign please contact info@scottishlibraries.org I’ve filled in a case study. What happens now? You will receive an acknowledgement of your case study. It will then be added to the case study folder to be used in future reports, publications, advocacy activities, etc. to highlight the range of work and impact of a school librarian. The whole case study may be used or relevant sections and quotes may be selected. What is IFLA? The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of libraries and information services and their users. What is FOSIL FOSIL stands for Framework Of Skills for Inquiry Learning and is one of many approaches to information literacy. More information can be found in this Key Issues for School Librarians leaflet, FOSIL-based inquiry for school librarians: an introduction produced by CILIP SLG (School Library Group). More information can be found on The Fosil Group website.

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Case Studies Teaching, Learning and Inquiry Case Studies > reading for pleasure/ information Case Studies > school libraries during lockdown Case Studies > wellbeing/ diversity Case Studies > Please consider writing us up a Case Study of how your library contributes to teaching and learning in your school. These will form part of a very important body of evidence that we need in this campaign. Please use the template below. Please see the links below to already submitted case studies. They cover Reading for pleasure/Information, Wellbeing and Diversity and Learning through Inquiry. To find out how your information is used, please refer to our privacy policy. Please submit your case studies to Barbara Band. ​ Case Study Template ​ Case Study Template Examples of online support during COVID-19 Case Study Submission Form