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Harrow School Library Service helps schools, nurseries and playgroups to obtain and maintain excellent school libraries and classroom resource collections to support the requirements of the curriculum and to encourage reading for pleasure from the earliest age. The Service for Nurseries and Playgroups provides an in-depth knowledge of children's literature and curriculum support to meet the learning and development requirements of the Early Years framework, with the aim of giving every child the best possible start in life.
We aim to encourage the development of a love of books and reading through high-quality, engaging, and robust books, including picture books, poetry, nursery rhymes and songs, and information books in a variety of formats. Our goal is to encourage children to develop important language and literacy skills early on. Young children benefit from sharing stories and exploring a range of interactive books which encourage them to be curious about the world around them. A collection of new, attractive and age-appropriate books in the classroom or reading corner will not only support children's learning but also provide variety to keep your selection of resources fresh and inviting.
Our project loan boxes can include:
This is a service devised to support children in Nurseries or Playgroups, and includes project loans, advisory services and other items as detailed below.
The School Library Service comprises:
Helpdesk: Available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, during term-time and school holidays. An email facility is available outside these hours.
Professional staff have qualifications recognised by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals and are in membership of relevant professional organisations.
Books ordered through the purchasing service are normally delivered within three weeks outside school holidays and we can organise urgent orders for you.
Project loans will be delivered to your school as soon as possible following receipt of the request.
Schools are responsible for the care of books on loan to them and for their return when requested by the School Library Service.
The contract will run for one year from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025.
For further details, information about charges and to purchase this package please visit Harrow's Support Services for Education portal.
Each teacher may request one project collection for their class each term.
School Library Service
Rachel Johnston
School Library Service Manager
Unit 4
1 Forward Drive
Harrow HA3 8NT
020 3714 7739
school.library@harrowlibraries.org.uk
Harrow School Library Service - supporting school libraries and staff through project loans, discounted purchase scheme and advisory services