Beaumont School Library
Beaumont library is a vibrant facility that enhances and supports learning across the curriculum. It also offers a welcoming environment for students who are looking for a place to read, relax and retreat momentarily from the rigours of the school day.
Beaumont Library is not only a room filled with books, but a place that has helped me escape to other worlds all through the art of reading stories. The Library has been really important to me; I have met new people with similar interests and read a WIDE variety of books. I love the Library and the amount of effort the librarians put into encouraging students to find a book that suits them through lots of displays, events and book clubs. Year 10 student
The Beaumont Library team Ms Mayer-Khan (Head Librarian) and Mrs Shepard (Assistant Librarian) Opening hours: 8.15-16.00 Monday to Thursday and 8.15-15.30 on Fridays. Extended Learning The Library remains open beyond the end of the school day for students who wish to complete homework. These sessions are overseen by a member of the teaching support staff. Extended Learning club runs from 15.30 – 16.30 on Mondays to ThursdaysKey Information
Our library uses Accessit, an engaging and interactive library management system that makes exploring resources easy. With Accessit, students can log in from home or on any mobile device through the Accessit web app. Getting Started Features and Resources This user-friendly app provides a wide range of library services, allowing students to: The web app is regularly updated with the latest information, including: A helpful “How to Use the Library Web App” video is also available on the dashboard.Accessit – The Library at Your Fingertips
We’ve created several themed dashboards on Accessit to provide focused resources and content, including: Each dashboard offers interactive resources tailored to these specific areas of interest. Quick Lists For easy browsing, students can explore curated book lists in the “Quick Lists” section of the main dashboard. These lists are organised by popular themes and genres, including: New lists are added regularly, often based on student feedback and requests. Borrowing Rules Students can borrow up to three books at a time, with a loan period of three weeks. Renewals can be managed directly through the Accessit web app. While we don’t charge overdue fines, we follow the school’s behaviour policy to retrieve overdue books. Explore, engage, and enjoy the library—anytime, anywhere – with Accessit!
Our dedicated Google Classroom, Library Matters, serves as a central hub for library updates. Here, we communicate with students about loans, reservations, and overdue books. Students can join Library Matters using the classroom code: rocskp6.The Beaumont Library Google Classroom
Fiction Collection Our fiction collection caters to a wide range of interests and reading levels. Within this collection, students can explore sections devoted to specific genres, including: To support a wide range of reading needs, we also carry dyslexia-friendly titles from Barrington Stoke in our Short But Sweet section. This features over 300 compelling shorter reads. Nonfiction and Information Resources Alongside information books, our nonfiction offering includes Issues Magazines We subscribe to Issues and Complete Issues, a resource series exploring contemporary topics such as bullying, animal rights, crime and justice, and global poverty. Students are encouraged to use these valuable resources to build research skills, especially for projects like the school’s annual Public Speaking Challenge. Digital versions of Issues and Complete Issues are available on the Accessit dashboard. PC Access The Library is equipped with twelve PCs, available for use during Library lessons, as well as during morning and lunchtime breaks. At Beaumont Library, we strive to curate a collection that reflects our students’ diverse interests and needs. We actively encourage students to recommend titles and make suggestions on what books to buy for the Library. To keep our resources relevant, we also consult subject leaders, staff members, and collaborate with other school libraries and national library groups.Explore the Library’s Resources
Building a Library That Reflects Our Students
Year 7 students take part in weekly reading sessions supported by the Renaissance Place Accelerated Reader (AR) system. AR is a program that assesses each student’s reading level and helps guide them toward books that match their ability. Our library catalogue includes a dashboard for Year 7 where you can find more information about AR and explore recommended books. Year 8 students also have a weekly session in the library, timetabled with their English teacher. While they will still complete AR tests to determine their reading level, they’ll also be working on an exciting Reading Passport. This passport invites students to “travel the world” by reading books from a variety of genres—becoming a Global Explorer, a Knowledge Seeker, or a Time Traveller. Students are expected to read at least one book per month and are encouraged to explore non-fiction as well. A dedicated Year 8 dashboard is also available on Accessit, where students can find more information, book suggestions, and Reading Passport resources. Students can treat these lessons as a chance to relax and enjoy a book of their choice…or they can think of them as ‘taking their brain to the gym’ — building their reading muscles so they can succeed in every area of their learning!Supporting Learning at Beaumont Library
Library Lessons With ample space and computers, the Library is a versatile setting for various lessons throughout the school day. As well as Year 7 and 8 Accelerated Reader lessons the Library also hosts academic and student mentoring, and Year 9 additional English Language lessons.
The Beaumont Library is a dynamic space ideal for reading clubs, author visits, and other literary events. Beaumont Book Clubs Our various lunchtime book clubs invite students across the year groups to read, share ideas, and enjoy book-related activities. The clubs create a fun, relaxed atmosphere to help students build a lifelong love of reading, and the sessions are often lively! Students are also encouraged to run their own book club sessions. This has resulted in students establishing their own annual Beaumont Book Awards (BBA) and the 6th form book club. Book club members have the chance to interview visiting authors, adding a unique dimension to their reading experience.Books and Beyond: A Vibrant Community Space
Book Awards & Beaumont Reads The Library participates in a number of national book awards, such as the Children’s Book Award and the CILIP Carnegie Medal for Writing. These awards provide students with the very best in contemporary books for young people. In partnership with the Literacy Department, we also lead the whole school read (WSR) programme, #BeaumontReads. This annual initiative invites students, families, and staff to read and share a selected fiction title. Past whole school reads have included Apple and Rain by Sarah Crossan and Safiyyah’s War by Hiba Noor Khan. A full list of WSR titles can be found in the Quick Lists section on Accessit. Students’ reviews and #BeaumontReads projects are displayed throughout the Library and school. Author Visits Whenever possible, we invite authors to visit Beaumont. These visits provide students with a chance to hear authors discuss their work and creative inspiration. Past guests have included Sarah Crossan, Tia Fisher, Penny Joelson, Simon James Green and Karl Nova. Orwell). These visits are always very popular with students, sparking and reinforcing an interest in reading.
Creating a Fun & Welcoming Space Our regular book-based competitions and reward programs are designed to engage students and encourage participation in Library activities. The Library is also a lively spot for socialising and playing chess and Uno. In addition, we welcome the student-led ‘Dungeons and Dragons Club’ to the Library every Thursday lunchtime. Student Librarians & Parent Helpers We encourage students to take an active role in the Library by becoming student librarians. These students are trained to use the Accessit system for issuing and returning books, and to help with shelving and other tasks that keep the Library running smoothly. We’re also grateful to have parent volunteers who generously donate their time to support our Library. Stay Connected: Beaumont Library Newsletter and Instagram We publish our own monthly Library newsletter featuring news, events, author visits, books reviews and more. A link to the latest edition can be found on the Accessit dashboard and in our Instagram bio. Please follow us on Instagram @beaumontschool.library for updates! How to contact us: Email: library@beaumont.school
