The project loans service provides individual teachers with specially selected resources for all subjects and key stages to support the National Curriculum.

The project loans service is mainly provided to state schools and educational units, for example, playgroups and pupil referral units. However, enquiries are welcome from other organisations that may find the service useful. Please contact us using the details at the bottom of the page.

Collections provided by the project loans service

Each project contains up to 25 books along with other resources, to include up to three curriculum subjects. Collections can be borrowed for a full term or a half term.

We can also loan collections to support reading development, for example, the literacy strategy at key stage 1, 2 and 3, along with bespoke collections for a variety of uses.

Ordering project collections

Teachers can visit our bases to select material or we can select on your behalf and deliver to the school. Collections are delivered to and collected from your school by the school library service delivery van.

For each collection you will need to fill in a project request form. This can be sent to us by e-mail or post. Please contact us for a form using the details at the bottom of the page.

Project collections should be ordered at least two weeks before the end of term or half term, to enable us to share out stock and meet delivery schedules. Requests received after this time may miss the delivery and will instead be delivered to your nearest library.

Project loans service charges

The school library service provides a wide range of service options from full service, menu option or pay as you use. Each option carries different charges. Please contact us for a full list of packages and charges available using the details at the bottom of the page.