Wirral Schools' Library Service

Wirral Schools' Library Service Books, resources, artefacts and advice on school library provision. Sharing a love of ŕeading for pleasure.

SLS is available to all maintained primary schools in Wirral, other Wirral schools and schools from outside the area are welcome to subscribe. Wirral Schools’ Library Service is currently available to all maintained nurseries, primary schools and special schools and staff hope to re-establish a service offer to secondary schools in the near future. We provide a range of up to date resources which

support the national curriculum and reading for pleasure. We also offer advice and practical solutions to help schools provide excellent school libraries. Our team of librarians, Louise Rice, Catherine McNally and Annabel Leinster, have the experience and curriculum knowledge to compile collections of resources tailored to individual school needs and are always willing to offer advice on any aspect of the school library. Our Library manager Wendy Bryan also has the IT knowledge to offer technological solutions.

Children and young people’s enjoyment of reading and daily reading habits have risen for the first time in five years, h...
15/06/2026

Children and young people’s enjoyment of reading and daily reading habits have risen for the first time in five years, having reached a 20-year low in 2025, according to research conducted by the NLT.
If you would like to refresh your classroom book collections - order one of our Reading for Pleasure boxes for Autumn!

This reports outlines findings from our 2026 Annual Literacy Survey, when we saw a marginal increase in reading enjoyment and frequency.

Some great recommendations here!
10/06/2026

Some great recommendations here!

Forestry England have teamed up with Jigsaw Education Group to develop activity packs for EYFS/KS1 and KS2 that are pack...
09/06/2026

Forestry England have teamed up with Jigsaw Education Group to develop activity packs for EYFS/KS1 and KS2 that are packed full of hands-on, curriculum-linked activities that will help children to connect with nature while learning simple techniques to support their mental and physical wellbeing

Two free activity packs, created in partnership with Jigsaw Education Group, to help children connect with nature while learning techniques to support their health and wellbeing.

🐻🎈 100 YEARS OF WINNIE-THE-POOH! 🎈🐻Did you know that 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of A.A. Milne's classic Winnie-the...
02/06/2026

🐻🎈 100 YEARS OF WINNIE-THE-POOH! 🎈🐻Did you know that 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of A.A. Milne's classic Winnie-the-Pooh stories? For a century, the residents of the Hundred Acre Wood have taught children about friendship, kindness, and adventure. #100

Just look at that face! 🥹🐝💛This little Bee-Bot is missing being in school and would love a classroom to call home for th...
02/06/2026

Just look at that face! 🥹🐝💛
This little Bee-Bot is missing being in school and would love a classroom to call home for the Autumn term.
Could you and your class give him and his friends a place to learn, explore and create lots of happy coding memories? ✨📚🐝

World Cup 2026 is the perfect hook for exploring geography, culture and world flags with your class. ⚽ 🌎
01/06/2026

World Cup 2026 is the perfect hook for exploring geography, culture and world flags with your class. ⚽ 🌎

🌈✨ Happy Elmer Day! ✨🌈Today we’re celebrating everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant and his timeless message: be yours...
23/05/2026

🌈✨ Happy Elmer Day! ✨🌈
Today we’re celebrating everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant and his timeless message: be yourself, embrace your colours, and spread kindness 💛💙❤️💚💜

Wirral SLS has brilliant Elmer books and story boxes ready to brighten your classroom or library.

20/05/2026

£10.78 per pupil provides schools with £10k+ of learning resources
Wirral SLS keeps budgets safe and classrooms rich in books.
That’s real value for children. 📚💰

Register now for this FREE online event with Matt Goodfellow. Suitable for Years 5-7
20/05/2026

Register now for this FREE online event with Matt Goodfellow. Suitable for Years 5-7

Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Virtual School Event with Matt Goodfellow today.

14/05/2026

Entries are open for children aged between 8-12 to apply to be a Booker Prize judge! Closing date is 2nd June. Note, children featured in this short video were filmed at The Hive in Birkenhead. The Hive, Wirral Youth Zone

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Wirral SLS, Ridgeway High School Campus, Noctorum Avenue
Birkenhead
CH439EB

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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