From time to time schools need additional specialist services and advice.
We offer excellent value for money and are available for as little or long as you like. Professional librarians can offer a wide range of advice and consultancy including the following:
- Diagnostic visit to assess the school library and stock
- Library policy, management and development planning
- Pre - and post - Ofsted advice
- Classification and editing of library stock
- Stock purchase and book supply
- Library planning and design
- Library guiding and signage
- Book promotion - with adults or children
- Courses for teachers and librarians on aspects of library usage
- Appointment of school library managers
- Training days for school library managers
- INSET in school or on site to promote the availability and use of resources from ELS
Some of these items may be included in your subscription to the service. Please contact us for further details and charges where applicable.
Pre and Post Ofsted Inspection Service
Pre Inspection
Inspection coming up...
Are you confident that your provision of library stock is continuing to match the school's frequently changing resource needs?
Would you benefit from an independent assessment of your library prior to inspection?
Can you demonstrate that you have already identified the weaknesses of you current library provision and made plans to improve them?
Post Inspection
Just been inspected...
Has your library been highlighted in your inspection report?
Would you like to build on the good library practice recognised in your inspection?
Could you benefit from a practical development plan showing how your library can be improved in line with current budget constraints?
Contact us for help or advice in preparing a library report or development plan
A Library Report includes a detailed assessment of:
- Accommodation
- Resources
- Library organisation and systems
- Information Skills
- Library Staffing
- Library Policy and Development Plan
- Monitoring strategies
A Library Development Plan:
- Indicates the intended progress of the library in the short, medium and long term.
- Establishes library priorities
- Details budget implications
- Includes prioritised targets and performance measures
- Reflects and supports the whole school development plan
ELS Library Advisers are experienced, qualified librarians governed by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) Code of Conduct. Professional guidelines ensure that standards of service are maintained. Independent advice ensures that your schools library is at the centre of learning in your school.