Exploring Equality and Diversity
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Which department is often responsible for the library's role in supporting reading?

  • Math department
  • Science department
  • English department (correct)
  • History department

    • What is the primary role of the school library and librarian?

  • To enforce library rules
  • To provide resources for teachers
  • To support teaching and learning (correct)
  • To supervise students during study time

    • Why must libraries respond to changes in their environment?

  • To increase the number of resources
  • To meet legal requirements (correct)
  • To attract more students to the library
  • To change their priorities

    • According to the text, what should a library policy include?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be included in the development of the library policy?

    <p>All stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should detailed procedures and rules be included?

    <p>In the library handbook</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key purpose of having a mission statement for a school library?

    <p>To guide and motivate library staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration of a Library Operation Plan (LOP)?

    <p>One or two years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an LOP help determine?

    <p>Library priorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is support from senior management essential when developing an LOP?

    <p>To ensure the library's objectives align with the school's objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group within the school is responsible for making decisions about the school's budget and priorities?

    <p>Senior management and governors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information are parents and carers interested in regarding the school library?

    <p>Book lists to support their child's reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the librarian engage with parents and carers to promote the school library?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of other documents and legal requirements that impact the library?

    <p>The Equality Act 2010</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which UK law protects against discrimination or unfair treatment based on sex, race, disability, religion or belief, or sexual orientation in schools?

    <p>The Equality Act 2010</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018, what type of information has stronger protection?

    <p>Sensitive information such as ethnic background and religious beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) deal with?

    <p>The collection and handling of personal data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should happen to data relating to a student once they have left the school?

    <p>It should be deleted from the library management system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what information can the admissions officer provide about the student population?

    <p>Information on students from minority ethnic backgrounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a needs audit help with in selecting library resources?

    <p>Selecting resources that reflect students' lives and backgrounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the library in relation to reading?

    <p>Supporting learning to read</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information can be obtained through surveys and informal discussions with students?

    <p>Information on students' interests and reading preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document outlines the values and objectives of a school?

    <p>Mission statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an SDP or SIP?

    <p>To determine actions needed to improve the school's goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is an SDP usually revisited and reassessed?

    <p>In the summer, after exam results are published</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the characteristics of SMART targets?

    <p>Specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which department is often responsible for the library's role in supporting teaching and learning?

    <p>English department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the library in some schools?

    <p>Supporting reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for libraries to respond to changes in their environment?

    <p>To remain relevant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, where should detailed procedures and rules be included?

    <p>In the library handbook</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a library policy include, according to the text?

    <p>Classification and labelling of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be included in the development of the library policy, according to the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key component of a Library Operation Plan (LOP)?

    <p>Budget requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a mission statement for a school library?

    <p>To determine the library's ethos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a needs audit of the school community be used for?

    <p>Planning the purchase of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done before writing a Library Operation Plan (LOP)?

    <p>Discuss with line manager and relevant staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group within the school is responsible for making decisions about the school's budget and priorities?

    <p>Senior management and governors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information are parents and carers interested in regarding the school library?

    <p>Library resources and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is support from senior management essential when developing a Library Operation Plan (LOP)?

    <p>To align library goals with school priorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of other documents and legal requirements that impact the library?

    <p>Equality Act 2010 and inspection report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key responsibility of school librarians?

    <p>Supporting initiatives to improve literacy levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a School Development Plan (SDP)?

    <p>To raise standards and improve the school's goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a Library Development Plan (LDP) be based on?

    <p>The demographics and needs of the school community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key characteristics of SMART targets?

    <p>Specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which UK law protects sensitive information such as ethnic background, religious beliefs, and biometrics?

    <p>The Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a school library policy?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document deals with the collection and handling of data, including how to respond to security breaches?

    <p>The UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the librarian in relation to reading?

    <p>To encourage reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what information can the pastoral team provide about students?

    <p>Information on students' family issues and bereavement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what information can the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo) provide about students?

    <p>Information on students' neurodiversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what information can be obtained through surveys and informal discussions with students?

    <p>Information on students' reading and interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what information can the admissions officer provide about the student population?

    <p>Information on students' cultural heritage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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