SSE RESOURCES FOR LEARNING

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Somerset Services to Education Providers 2015-2016

SSE RESOURCES FOR LEARNING

Service Provider: Somerset County Council –

Support Services for Education Service Category: Maintained Schools - Chargeable Contact: Resources for Learning

Parkway, Bridgwater, TA6 4RL 01278 421015

Fax 01278 444284 [email protected] Karen Horsfield, Manager 01278 421015

[email protected] Service Description:

Resources for Learning is part of Support Services for Education which consists of approximately 15 services. Support Services for Education provides a wide range of services to schools and other educational providers promoting educational excellence for all the children and young people of Somerset and beyond.

 Introduction

 What We Offer

 Gold Subscriber

 Silver Subscriber

 Bronze Subscriber - Pay As You Use Services

 Loan Periods

 Useful Links

 How to Order the Service INTRODUCTION

There is a clear link between the quality of a school’s library and the general well being of pupils and their literacy levels.

‘It has been demonstrated that when teachers and librarians work together, students achieve higher levels of literacy, reading, learning, problem solving and information and communication technology skills.’

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members of the school community to become critical thinkers and confident users of information, developing independent life-long learners.

 Materials to support literacy and reading, helping every child become a reader through enjoyment, to create independent readers and readers for life. Resources include fiction boxes, author boxes, group reading materials, shared reading materials, genre collections, AVA resources, etc. An online catalogue of all the titles in the literacy collection is available. This gives a guide to year, band and level for each title.

 A range of support, information and guidance for literacy that will assist with literacy planning and delivery, the provision of resources and access to training and workshops. Gold

Package subscribers to advise any change of supplier during the summer term.

 Inspiration and information on flexible, innovative and exciting library spaces and the management of the resources held within them. We offer a complete package from library design through to the fitting of library furniture, overhauling book stock, reclassification and processing.

 Discounted book purchase scheme.

 Sales of book jackets, date labels, shelf guides, book dividers, etc.

 Training and support on all aspects of school library provision for staff, volunteers and pupils. Includes a range of professional development, working with teachers and students to ensure that students are equipped with their own strategies for handling information and training library volunteers.

 Language collections.

 Booking and delivery of Reading Gazebos and associated books.

 Library Management Systems. Advice and demonstration of suitable software and practical help in building a catalogue of books and resources, training and ongoing support.

 Door to door delivery and collection service throughout the term. Includes delivery for Somerset Music and other County Council departments and school-to-school deliveries.

 Resources for Total Communication. A catalogue of resources developed by Somerset Total Communication is available. Items can also be viewed at Resources for Learning. They can be supplied in loose leaf or made up form.

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GOLD SUBSCRIBER

Discount for small schools with NOR less than 99. Discounts for CLPs. Prices on application.

The Gold standard package includes:

 Virtually unlimited loans (subject to availability), handpicked to suit individual needs. Excellent value for money – to purchase 1000 items at the average book price costs £6630.00! Borrow items, return them and borrow some more all within the cost of your subscription.

 Access to ‘Curriculum Visions.com’ – hundreds of interactive books, videos, pictures, teacher’s notes and worksheets online.

 Language collections.

 Extensive AVA collection available, including broadcasts for schools, some mainstream programmes and commercial films. Please ask for further details. Bookable in advance.

 Resources to support literacy and reading.

 A range of support, information and guidance for literacy that will assist with literacy planning and delivery, the provision of resources and access to training and workshops. Gold

Package subscribers to advise any change of supplier during the summer term.

 Up to one day of RfL staff time to be used in school for stock editing, parents’ evening, library design, fitting of library furniture, advice and consultancy etc.

 Training sessions as arranged by Resources for Learning. Contact us for details.

 Discounted book purchase scheme (contact us for details).

 Booking and delivery of Reading Gazebos and associated books. (£15 admin charge applies.)

 Library Management Systems. Advice and demonstration of suitable software and practical help in building a catalogue of books and resources, training and ongoing support.

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SILVER SUBSCRIBER

 Opt to borrow a specified number of books over the academic year – topic collections handpicked to suit individual needs or resources to support literacy and reading. No issues regarding tatty, out-of-date books or finding time to make your own purchase.

 Level 1 - 350 items per annum. Compare with the cost of purchase and save about £1,800.00.

(Any usage above the agreed levels will incur extra charges. We endeavour to advise you if you are about to exceed your limit but the onus is on schools to keep their own records. Please contact us for advice.)

 Booking and delivery of Reading Gazebos and associated books. (£15 admin charge applies.)

 All other services available on a pay-as-you-go basis. All our prices are very competitive and cost-effective.

BRONZE SUBSCRIBER - PAY AS YOU USE SERVICES

There is no need to indicate this choice on the order form. Please contact Resources for Learning to discuss your requirements. Select from the services we offer above. You will be invoiced directly by Resources for Learning.

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LOAN PERIODS

 All items except Reading Gazebos – one term.

 Reading Gazebos – two weeks.

Please note that it is often possible to renew items, depending upon demand. USEFUL LINKS

Resources for Learning

Somerset Total Communication Global Learning and Education Centre

HOW TO ORDER THE SERVICE

Log in to the SSTEP Customer Ordering System and order your choice of package from:

 Gold Subscriber

 Silver Subscriber

(Note: Please contact Resources for Learning direct if you wish to use the Bronze Subscriber – Pay As You Use service.)

(Please note that the SSTEP COS is only available to members of the SSTEP Online Ordering group who are authorised to order chargeable services for their school.)