Library

All students are automatically enrolled as members of the library on their first day at Caldew School, and have full access to the facilities we offer throughout their school lives.

The key aims of our library…

  • To provide a stimulating, secure and supportive learning and study environment.
  • To enable students to develop their information skills to become confident, independent and lifelong learners.
  • To provide a wide range of current children’s and young adult fiction, supporting literacy development and encouraging reading for pleasure.
  • To provide a current and responsive range of print and online information resources, supporting the curriculum of the School.
  • To provide space, resources and activities which respond to and develop Caldew School students as individuals.

Transition 2020

Keep reading over the summer, and fill in your Book Review Leaf to gain an Achievement Point at the start of term!

If you’re stuck for ideas of things to read, click here for some recommendations from Mrs Bell!

Free eBook and Audiobook loans during lockdown

Cumbria Libraries free Borrowbox service is available to all residents of Cumbria, with a wide selection of ebooks and audiobooks for you to borrow directly onto your computer, phone or other device with a free app.  If you are not a library member, do not worry, it is free to sign up for temporary membership online until the libraries reopen!  For more information on this fantastic service, follow this link  https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/libraries/online_resources/ebooks_audiobooks.asp

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The strengthening of care and support has had a positive impact on most pupils. It was clearly visible when inspectors met pupils during the inspection. They demonstrated confidence as learners, and typically enjoyed positive interactions with one another and adults.

Ofsted 2018

Leaders have taken positive steps to widen pupils’ participation in the range of cultural, creative and sporting activities that take place beyond lessons, including for the significant proportion of pupils who do not live locally.

Ofsted 2018

Leaders have reviewed the curriculum, so that the courses offered match pupils’ needs and interests and prepare them for their next steps in education or employment effectively.

Ofsted 2018

Students make good progress because of the typically strong standard of teaching.

Ofsted 2018

Leaders’ plans to support the pastoral transition of pupils from primary school are thorough. Year 7 pupils with whom Inspectors spoke were positive about the school.

Ofsted 2018