'It was one of the best training sessions I have been to and so practical. We have our inspection at the beginning of June and the info we were given will be very helpful in preparing evidence etc. as well as for co-operation between us and the public library service.' School Librarian.

'I have avoided looking at this for ages. I now see why it is so important. It is definitely do-able and I now have something positive and practical to take back to school.' School Librarian.

'Not scary at all! So useful and connects with the rest of our planning...' Teacher.

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Very practical training, equipping participants with an awareness of the context of self-evaluation and the knowledge and confidence to put the framework into action. Sessions include 'hands-on' working with the process itself.

As with all of Jerry's training, sessions can be tailored to specific local needs. Jerry is also happy to create new courses.

Training options include:

• Libraries supporting learners: self-evaluation in the school library resource centre
• Planning for success: self-evaluation in the primary school library
• Planning for success: self-evaluation in the secondary school library / LRC

Areas commonly explored across these training options:

• The school library and the national learning agenda
• The impact of the work of the school library
• Using outcomes-based planning to ensure the appropriateness and effectiveness of school library activity
• A practical introduction to the self-evaluation process for primary or secondary school libraries
• Self-evaluation, the school’s SIP and the Ofsted framework for inspection
• The self-evaluation process providing a vehicle for developing the school library
• Using evidence of successfully achieved learning and reading outcomes as a source of powerful library advocacy material
• SLS in support of the self-evaluation process
• Action planning

'All delegates were able to go away with pertinent information with regards to self evaluation and advocacy. Sharing different approaches gave them new insights and knowledge that will support them in their school libraries and resource centres.'
Catherine Dobson, North Yorkshire Schools Library Service

'It was one of the best training sessions I have been to and so practical. We have our inspection at the beginning of June and the info we were given will be very helpful in preparing evidence etc. as well as for co-operation between us and the public library service.' Delegate feedback, Norfolk

'Everyone went away feeling motivated, inspired and confident to act on what they had learnt at the school library self-evaluation training.'
Lisa Westmorland, Staffordshire Schools Library Service

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Jerry Hurst provides training courses, workshops and seminars for libraries, schools, museums, galleries, archives, youth services and other agencies. The focus can be work with children, teenagers or adults or the full range of service provision.

Training options are adaptable to the client's specific requirements. The content, level, approach and intended learning outcomes are always designed to reflect the client's brief. Jerry is also happy to create new courses to meet specific needs. This approach ensures that outcomes for participants are closely aligned with local service and staff development priorities.

If you need further information, or would like to discuss your training or consultancy requirements, please e mail jerry@jerryhurst.co.uk or telephone +44(0)20 8364 6166.