The course programme is also available as a downloadable PDF file.
Additional courses may be added throughout the year.
Primary
- Developing the Primary School Library
- Information Literacy Skills and the Primary School Library
- Reading and Libraries in the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1
Primary and Secondary
- Boys' Reading: the School Library's Role in Boys' Achievement
- Every Year a Reading Year: Reading for Pleasure, Pupil Achievement and Government Initiatives
- Getting Them and Keeping Them: Reading across the Primary/Secondary Transition
- Web 2.0 - Just do it!
Secondary
- Basic Library Management for Secondary School Librarians
- Blow your own Trumpet: Assertiveness and Advocacy for Librarians
- Crossing the Divide: Effective Induction and Transition Strategies for the Secondary School LRC
- Getting the Best from Young People and Adults: Managing Behaviour in the Secondary School Library
- Information Literacy: Strategies for Development across the Secondary School
- New Curriculum - New Library Opportunities
- Secondary School Libraries and Electronic Resources
Course Fees
Full Day Courses (including lunch and refreshments)
- SLA Members: £115.00
- Non-Members: £160.00
A discount of £10.00 will be given on bookings received:
- 4 weeks before the course date, for events taking place in Autumn 2008
- 6 weeks before the course date, for events taking place in Spring and Summer 2009
In exceptional circumstances payment for Spring term courses may be deferred to April.
SLA Branches also run training events in their areas - please contact Branch Secretaries for further details. Contact details for all SLA Branches can be found on the Branches page.
How to Register
- Register online
- Download and complete the booking form (Adobe PDF format, 262 KB) and send it by post to The School Library Association, Unit 2, Lotmead Business Village, Wanborough, SWINDON SN4 0UY, or by fax to 01793 791786
- Register by telephone on 01793 792053
- E-Mail courses@sla.org.uk, giving:
- Your name/name of school
- Invoicing address/telephone/e-mail address
- Details of the course and venue you wish to attend
- Details of any special dietary or access requirements
Applications will be processed and places will be confirmed in writing. If you are interested in a course the details of which have not yet been finalised, please contact the SLA office so that the necessary information can be sent to you as soon as it is available.
Cancellations and substitutions
Cancellations received up to 10 working days before the course date are refundable minus £15.00 administration charge. After that, cancellations are subject to 50% of the course fee which you may apply to a future course. If you do not cancel or attend, the full fee will be charged. Please contact the SLA office if you wish to send a substitute delegate.
