Pre and Post Ofsted Inspection Service
Pre Inspection
Inspection coming up...
Are you confident that your provision of library
stock is continuing to match the school's frequently changing
resource needs?
Would you benefit from an independent assessment of your library
prior to inspection?
Can you demonstrate that you have already identified the
weaknesses of you current library provision and made plans to
improve them?
Post Inspection
Just been inspected...
Has your library been highlighted in your inspection report?
Would you like to build on the good library practice recognised
in your inspection?
Could you benefit from a practical development plan showing how
your library can be improved in line with current budget
constraints?
Contact us for help or advice in preparing a library
report or development plan.
A Library Report includes a detailed assessment of:
- Accommodation
- Resources
- Library organisation and systems
- Information Skills
- Library Staffing
- Library Policy and Development Plan
- Monitoring strategies
A Library Development Plan:
- Indicates the intended progress of the library in the short,
medium and long term.
- Establishes library priorities.
- Details budget implications
- Includes prioritised targets and performance measures.
- Reflects and supports the whole school development plan.
ELS Library Advisers are experienced, qualified librarians
governed by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information
Professionals (CILIP) Code of Conduct. Professional guidelines
ensure that standards of service are maintained. Independent advice
ensures that your schools library is at the centre of learning in
your school.
