SLS UK

Bringing the expertise of librarians into the classroom and across the curriculum.

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What do pupils remember most - copied dates, or holding a 400,000-year-old axe? Because sometimes the ‘wow’ is what makes learning stick. https://t.co/zZ1d2ZjJnE

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Borrowing rather than buying. Student-led Green Audits. Curriculum support for climate education. Harrow SLS explains why school libraries should sit at the heart of sustainability planning - not on the sidelines. https://t.co/GXNYNEefQO

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Booktalks. CPD. Student reviewers. Sensory stories. A week in the life of a Creative Learning Services librarian proves SLS teams are far more than bookworms.
https://t.co/9LRI2LyWFU

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After 17 years teaching in SEND, Emma Steel saw first-hand how hard it was to find accessible books for teenagers. Now, through Every Cherry, she is reshaping how classics and stories are designed - using symbols, structure and format to unlock confidence.
https://t.co/dyEaqIcT8P

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A great read-aloud can calm a class, spark imagination and build language in minutes. Wirral SLS Librarian Catherine shares simple, tried-and-tested storytelling tips - plus a curated list of picture books that work brilliantly aloud for KS1–KS2.
https://t.co/33q35kEJw2

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When Nathanael Lessore helped launch Redbridge’s National Year of Reading, over 350 students came together to celebrate stories, creativity and voice. A brilliant example of how SLS services bring reading to the centre of school life.
https://t.co/m3UyamaPyk

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Auditing your school library can feel daunting - especially without specialist support. Westminster SLS shares a clear, structured approach that helps schools review stock, strengthen EDI and create a space where books are chosen, not just stored. https://t.co/Leir4WrrZ3

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It’s Book Day.
And somewhere today, Jeanne Willis will be unpacking preserved beetles, a giant boa skin, and a puppet that turns from tadpole to frog mid-story. Author visits are never just a reading - they are an experience. Happy #BookDay
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‘I Follow the Fox’ by Rob Biddulph has been voted winner of the Harrow Picture Book Award by more than 1,500 young readers. With 800 pupils joining the online celebration, it was a reminder of the magic that happens when schools share great books together. https://t.co/hlE3pJfXYz

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Beetles. Puppets. 400+ books.
We spoke to Jeanne Willis ahead of Book Day about what really engages children - and why humour opens doors to reading. A joyful reminder of why stories still matter.
https://t.co/s25N46UaZb

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Reading for pleasure is at its lowest level in years - and schools have a vital role to play. Discover how the National Year of Reading invites schools to Go All In, helping young people connect reading to what they already care about. https://t.co/srSJlNbCE1

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This thoughtful piece from Creative Learning Services explores how real artworks and creative play can support children’s wellbeing, confidence and emotional expression - especially when schools create safe spaces to explore. https://t.co/u6VtyWPWc7

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We loved talking to Emma Steel about her journey from SEN teaching to founding Every Cherry.
A powerful reminder that reading should fit the reader - not the other way around. https://t.co/dyEaqIcT8P

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Graphic novels do count. Discover how dual coding - using words and images together - can help young readers remember more, feel more confident, and enjoy reading for pleasure through graphic novels and illustrated non-fiction. https://t.co/vMwbqCIvpP

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Discover how thoughtful storytelling can calm a room, spark imagination and build a love of reading - with practical tips from an experienced SLS librarian.
https://t.co/33q35kEJw2

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Discover how books can act as mirrors and windows for children. This article highlights new research on representation in children’s publishing - and practical ways schools can build more inclusive book collections that help every pupil feel seen. https://t.co/Ai388oDIFm

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This thoughtful piece from Creative Learning Services explores how real artworks and creative play can support children’s wellbeing, confidence and emotional expression - especially when schools create safe spaces to explore. https://t.co/u6VtyWPWc7

[SLS UK @sls_UK]

Reading for pleasure is at its lowest level in years - and schools have a vital role to play. Discover how the National Year of Reading invites schools to Go All In, helping young people connect reading to what they already care about. https://t.co/srSJlNbCE1

[SLS UK @sls_UK]

Graphic novels do count.
Discover how dual coding - using words and images together - can help young readers remember more, feel more confident, and enjoy reading for pleasure through graphic novels and illustrated non-fiction. https://t.co/vMwbqCIvpP

[SLS UK @sls_UK]

Discover how books can act as mirrors and windows for children. This article highlights new research on representation in children’s publishing - and practical ways schools can build more inclusive book collections that help every pupil feel seen. https://t.co/Ai388oDIFm