Discover insights, ideas and advice about how to increase pupil engagement at your school from The Reading Agency’s Emma Braithwaite.
David Pullar: Scotland’s Traveller legacy
“Let me tell you a little story…” is the way author David Pullar starts many of his answers.
Webinar: Lisa Williamson
Award winning author and fully fledged grown up, Lisa Williamson draws upon the awkwardness of her own school years to share her thoughts on what’s needed to engage reluctant readers and writers.
Elmer: beautiful joker offering big life lessons
Pat ElliottWestminster SLS Librarian’s view: I work with London school children as both a librarian and heritage educator, and regularly meet pupils with special needs as well as those from diverse cultural and social backgrounds. It never ceases to amaze me how very young children unquestionably accept and accommodate the differences they perceive in those around them; but the growing child is influenced by the mindsets of those they encounter. Picture books, like Elmer, which explore positive attitudes and friendship, can become a valuable tool for encouraging discussion with young children about the importance of embracing and celebrating our …
Is it a school library if there aren’t any books?
Do school libraries need physical books? This is a question that some schools are pondering, and something SLS has been discussing with our school librarians at our regular network meetings.
Promoting Peace and Resilience in Times of Conflict
Coverage about Ukraine is everywhere for children to hear and pick up; TV and news programmes, parents and carers discussing at the school gate. Abby Buntonsuggests the best ways to use books to develop your children’s resilience.