Who is the course for?

• Staff working with pupils at KS2 and KS3
• The focus can be more on KS2 or KS3 or both – let us know your preference when you book
• The course is appropriate for librarians, teachers and teaching assistants

Participants will:

• Explore how to connect children and young people with books
• Discuss the range of attitudes to reading and experiences of books in this age-group through individual case-studies
• Gain confidence in talking to readers of all ages
• Learn how to identify reading audiences by analysing cover messages
• Practise selecting appropriate stock for a reader-centred-display
• Practice using on-shelf acrylics to get more issues from promotions

No of participants: 20 max

Timing: One-day course

Cost: £1100 plus trainer expenses for one day. Course fee includes a package of acrylic display units and graphics worth £300.

To book: For full programme or to make a booking: please contact Fiona Edwards on fiona@openingthebook.com