Effective library: effective learning

ANNE HARDING TRAINING

Anne provides numerous training courses every year for library and literacy co-ordinators, school librarians and other interested primary, lower and middle school staff to explore the role of the library in supporting children's learning and to identify practical strategies to maximise its effectiveness. Expected learning outcomes include:

	greater understanding of the value and potential of the school library
	additional methods for exploiting the library and its resources
	extra strategies for fostering information literacy and independent learning
	new ideas for promoting reading skills and enjoyment
	greater awareness of the self-evaluation framework for libraries and how to use it
	more confidence in managing and developing the school library

Anne also offers customised whole school inset exploring practical methods for using the library to support children's learning and the curriculum, and to promote reading skills and enjoyment.

'A very comprehensive overview of the role and management of the library.'

‘Gave me a whole host of ideas for the school library and how to make it more effective and valued.’

'Not a moment wasted. Really helpful about book purchasing, library planning and raising library profile.'

'Thank you for a wonderful library inset. It was most informative and full of interesting ideas which will enable us to develop an interesting, interactive library area.'

‘I’ve learnt so much it’s impossible to write it all down - so many ways to improve and develop our library and to promote reading.’

'This course has fitted in so well with our school's aim of re-introducing creativity in the curriculum.'

‘I return to school filled with determination and inspiration!’

Anne tailors every course to requirements and is happy to design new ones. If you would like more information please contact her on 020 8959 7030 or anne@anneharding.net.