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Tel: 01484 226376 |
Fax: 01484 226305 |
Email: books.plus@kirklees.gov.uk
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booksplus - Schools' Resource ServiceDirectorate for Children & Young People, Learning - October 2011books.plus@kirklees.gov.uk What's new
The Latest NewsGreenaway shadowing 2011booksplus was involved in a second successful year of Greenaway Medal shadowing with Birkenshaw Middle School earlier this term. The reader development initiative included six Year 5 pupils, Birkenshaw Middle School LRC Manager, Karen McKirgan, and staff from Kirklees public library service. Most sessions were held off-site at Cleckheaton Library and allowed the group to engage in a variety of activities based on the eight short listed picture books. This culminated in a Year 5/6 assembly on 28 June, at which all group members received special certificates of merit. The Greenaway Medal-winning picture book was FaRTHER by Grahame Baker Smith; although the group favourite was Jim by Mini Grey. For more information on Carnegie/Greenaway shadowing, visit www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk or contact alison.brumwell@kirklees.gov.uk.
Autumn term author visits 2011
Kids Lit Quiz 2011 Service Level Agreements(SLA) and Contracts for 2011/2012
Many thanks if your school has returned its booksplus contract. A customised Service Level Agreement has been
sent to each school. Please do get in touch to discuss this, or if you need any clarification.
Subscriptions & Prices for 2011/12
Primary & Special SchoolsWhen returning your contracts please tick the relevant box and simply quote your MPGL code and we'll do the rest. Clarification about the book loans for the school libraryStarting this year, we are unable to offer any new stand-alone requests for a book loan for the school library. However, we will continue to honour the status quo for existing book loans - both stand alone and as part of a subscription. We want to make sure we support the needs of each particular school. If you need to discuss this further please contact Kathryn Taylor on 01484 226376 Products
We offer you readymade solutions for the challenges of an ever-evolving curriculum. Acquistions are informed by our specialist librarian;
please do let us know about new books and resources of interest to you. We also source bespoke materials and offer tailor made resources and boxes.
Choose from our extensive range of Curriculum Support Boxes, Early Years Chatterboxes, Premium Art Boxes and individually loaned objects and artefacts. 
Curriculum Support BoxesOur Curriculum Support Boxes are topic based, reflecting current units within National Curriculum subjects. They contain a broad and
inclusive range of books and learning resources along with objects relevant to the topic. We update our boxes to meet the changing requirements
of the curriculum and can customise the contents to meet your specific requests. booksplus request forms for curriculum support boxes, objects, premium art boxes and fabrics
In order that we can try and deliver the best service to you, please could you send your requests no later than Friday 11 November 2011. For further information or help with completing the request forms, please contact your School Liaison Partner on 01484 226376.
Premium Art BoxesPremium Art Boxes are inspiration placed into a neat package. They comprise themed collections guaranteed to enthuse and spark imagination.
They include pieces of contemporary artwork often with rich supporting materials (for example the artist's sketchbook and biographical material)
as well as diverse pieces representing many cultures and countries. 
Early Years ChatterboxesWe have a range of boxes specifically tailored to the needs of early stage learners. These Chatterboxes are designed to stimulate and develop the speaking and listening skills of children with developing language skills. They include walkie-talkies, photographs, musical instruments, toys and a talk-around mat, together with a range of theme-associated books. 
Objects and artefactsOur huge collection of thousands of objects and artefacts ranges from automata to Victorian clothes. Loans from short periods up to a
maximum of one term. We have a dizzying range of objects which are often large and high value. They cover almost every conceivable topic
and offer a fascinating and compelling way to augment your delivery of the curriculum, spark discussion or contribute to amazing displays.
Contact us for details or to add something to your wishlist - we are continuously making new acquisitions. Librarian ServicesA full range of professional guidance and support to all schools can be delivered by our qualified librarian. Whether your needs involve
an audit of resources, assistance in developing a library annual plan or book banding we aim to help you fully develop your library/LRC
provision. For more information, or to arrange an advisory visit, please contact Alison Brumwell
(Alison.brumwell@kirklees.gov.uk; 01484 226376). Training and networks
Training for school staff is scheduled on a regular basis and includes sessions on a range of topics. In addition to courses and INSET training,
tailored professional guidance and support is available to individual schools on a consultancy basis.
Courses and network meetingsPrimary & Special School Library Coordinators Network Secondary & Middle Library Coordinators Network Our service
Frequently asked questions about booksplus and the services we offerWe have created a document with all the frequently asked questions about the service booksplus offer. booksplus - frequently asked questions
We offer high quality resources and training specifically designed to meet the needs of educators and school librarians, and the ever-changing
learning environment.
You choose what you would like and we'll do the rest. Make your selection and we'll do the rest, delivering high quality resources to your door. booksplus, Red Doles Lane, Huddersfield, HD2 1YF Tel: 01484 226376 | Fax: 01484 226305 | email; books.plus@kirklees.gov.uk |
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Primary enhanced request form -
Spring 2012 (Word 375kb)
Chatterboxes - more information and
a sample contents list (PDF 82KB)