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Early Bird discount extended!

The Weekend Course is going to be an amazing weekend in Glasgow with loads of brilliant speakers, including Yvonne Manning, Dr Dorothy Williams, Marc Lambert, Duncan Wright and Lari Don. The Early Bird discount has now been extended to Friday 4th May. Don't forget that you don't have to pay when you book, and flexibile payment options are available. More information and booking can be found here: https://www.sla.org.uk/weekend-course-2018.php

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SLA Newsfeed

Apr
19
2018

New resources on offer from BookTrust

SLA Blog post

Apr
19
2018

Early Bird Booking deadline extended

SLA Blog post

Apr
18
2018

Congratulations!

SLA Blog post

Apr
17
2018

Beyond Behaviour Management. An Introduction to Effective Engagement for Learning in the Secondary School Library

Oakham, Rutland, 17 May 2018

Apr
16
2018

Barnes Children's Literature Festival

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Apr
4
2018

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Win a visit from Katie Thistleton

Mar
30
2018

Invitation to tender - website & CMS database

SLA Blog post

Mar
28
2018

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Egmont Reading for Pleasure Teacher Awards