We are delighted to be bringing the School Library Association Weekend Course to Northampton in 2025.

Join us for high quality CPD for all those working in or interested in school libraries - the theme is ‘Breaking Barriers: freedom to learn’ and will address reducing barriers in the form of lack of reading ability and/or desire; in terms of censorship; to networking with teachers and authors and barriers to imagination and access to stories.

Richard Gerver, SLA President, is confirmed as a keynote speaker alongside former Children’s Laureate Anne Fine and multiple-award winning Bali Rai. We are excited to announce further speakers in due course. 

Delegates will be able to attend sessions on new research for school libraries and literacy, using the work of authors and illustrators to change young lives, changing perspectives of school library staff and much more. Providing delegates with the opportunity to select the sessions most relevant to them we’re sure this event will be in high demand so book soon to avoid missing out. 

*Prices have been kept the same as 2024, but with an additional super-early bird discount if booked by 31st August 2024. 

This is a key event in the school libraries calendar so if you’d like to be involved either as a sponsor or speaker please get in touch. 

Venue -  Mercure Northampton