Headteachers with vision bring about most significant improvements in libraries

21 Mar 2006

In this small scale study inspectors identified that the most significant factor in bringing about improvement in school libraries is the commitment and support of effective headteachers. The most effective headteachers have a vision for the library’s key role in raising standards of literacy and making a difference to learning.

However, inspectors found that some weaknesses identified in Ofsted's Annual Report for 2003/04 remain, even in schools where practice is judged to be good.

Although the report found that there was a direct link between well funded libraries and effectiveness, funding for libraries varied significantly.

Miriam Rosen, Director of Education, said:

"Libraries are an important resource in schools and should be used effectively. Many schools are doing a good job and pupils are benefiting from it; other schools can learn from this good practice. But where weaknesses remain it is very important that schools make the necessary improvements. It is important for headteachers, senior managers and librarians to work together to develop library provision that benefits the whole school and its pupils."

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