Advisory Services

This section includes self-assessment resource audits covering the themes of Reading For Pleasure, Diversity and Pupil Premium. SLS can also be booked to undertake these audits on request, giving feedback on the day and leading staff meetings with these resource themes. These services are included in the Service Level Agreement.
Advisory Services

Library Edits

SLS staff will visit school to edit and review library stock. SLS offers an assisted purchasing scheme to support schools in replenishing their own book stock, as well as an analysis of how the school uses SLS services to ensure that they benefit from the full subscription.

Book Corner Edits

SLS staff will visit school to edit and review the class book area. SLS offers an assisted purchasing scheme to support schools in replenishing their own book stock, as well as an analysis of how the school uses SLS services to ensure that they benefit from the full subscription.

Reading For Pleasure Audit

The 2023 report 'How does reading benefit children?' from the Book Trust outlines the importance of Reading. The RFP audit will help identify areas for development in your school reading culture.

Diversity Audit

The Diversity Audit Forms will assist in auditing the various types of resources held within a school, assessing non-fiction and fiction resources in the library, class book corners, displays and English text drivers used in the curriculum.

Closing the Gap

The SLS Pupil Premium Library Self-Assessment Form should help to identify areas where the school library can have an impact on supporting disadvantaged students and closing the gap, alongside a suggested booklist.

Staff Meetings

Staff meetings on a variety of themes can be booked with your local SLS centre and are included in the subscription. Highlighted resources will be left in the school for staff and pupils to share and enjoy.