Our impact statement summarises the reasons for attending, specifically, the SLG conference, but which can be applied and adapted to other CPD opportunities.  Please feel free to use and adapt this to help build a case for attending specific courses in the future.

Attending the SLG Conference: Impact Statement

In the world of school libraries, the SLG Conference is a key academic opportunity for professional development.   Librarians contribute to teaching and learning and so it is essential CPD enabling them to create Great School Libraries.   

Librarianship has a proven track record for generating change in schools which improves student engagement and attainment and attending the conference will give these benefits:   

• A host of leading academics, educationalists and authors will challenge our thinking, stimulate ideas and inspire innovative practice.
• The exhibition provides access to current trends in publishing and library technologies.   
• One can select seminars that will help shape a Library Development Plan to deliver the school’s core goals.   
• Access to cutting-edge ideas to implement in school.   
• The experience leads to both professional and personal development; creating effective teaching and learning.  
• It provides excellent networking opportunities with librarians from across the country, many of whom are leaders in their field.   
• Discussion of current library and education issues with one’s peers making this an excellent CPD event for those undertaking ACLIP, Chartership or re-validation of qualifications.   

The SLG conference has always represented excellent value for money compared to other CPD providers, and in this time of shrinking budgets with its prices being held low, it should be seen as an unmissable opportunity.