Creative Learning Services

02/06/2026

NEW SESSION ALERT!: Our hugely popular 'Entertaining Master Shakespeare' Assembly is now available to book as a class session. Perfect for KS2 pupils new to The Bard or older pupils needing to access the texts in a more fun and interactive way.
AND........the assembly and session now also includes The Tempest and Macbeth flash play options!
Get in touch if you would like to book. They are fabulous fun!

27/05/2026

We are looking for an experienced librarian to join the CLS team to cover maternity leave.
The post is full time (37 hours) and the closing date for applications is Wednesday 17th June. Use the link below or in our bio.
🔗https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/job/7835?sortBy=POSTING_DATES_DESC

20/05/2026

Looking for a new job in a secondary school library? The City of Derby Academy, in Sinfin, have a vacancy for a librarian open for application until 18th June 2026, with a start date of 1st September 2026.

https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/librarian-city-of-derby-academy

19/05/2026

An inspiring morning at Reading Champions Conference talking all things books and reading with our special guest

19/05/2026

Oh Arpan, we can't get enough of your reviews! Next up from our fabulous Bookfluencer Arpan is When We Were Monsters by Jennifer Niven.

12/05/2026

Our next Bookfluencer review comes from the wonderful Edie! Take a look at what she's got to say about The Overthinkers' Club: Happy List by Nat Luurtsema , a perfect read for Lottie Brooks fans.

11/05/2026

If your primary school is in the Hinckley and Bosworth area, take a look at this wonderful competition below. The deadline for entries is 22nd May.

📚✨ Calling all young storytellers! ✨📚

Do you know a child who attends a primary school in the borough and loves writing?

Are you a teacher at one of the primary schools in Hinckley and Bosworth? Have your pupils entered our story writing competition?

We’d love them to enter our Story Writing Competition through their school!

All they have to do is write a story inspired by one (or more!) of these themes:

🌟 Connecting with other people
🏃 Being physically active
🧠 Learning a new skill
💖 Giving to others / being kind
🌍 Taking notice of the environment and the present moment

🏆 What could they win?

• The top seven stories will be read aloud at the Snap Dragon Festival on Wednesday 5 August.

• Winners will receive a book voucher
• Stories will be showcased at Hinckley Library

📅 Deadline: 22 May
👉 If you know someone who might be interested in entering, please speak to their class teacher or school to find out how to enter.

We can’t wait to read their amazing stories — good luck! 🍀✍️

08/05/2026

Leicester's finest, Sir David Attenborough, celebrates his 100th birthday today. His contributions to science, culture and the arts theiughout his life has impacted millions of people, influencing multiple generations to care deeply about the world around us.

Happy birthday, Sir David!

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02/05/2026

Our Artworks Officer went to the preview of “Robert MacBryde and Robert Colquhoun: Lovers, Artists, Outsiders” at Nottingham Castle Museums last night. It was great to see five of our very own artworks on display particularly “Woman Ironing” at the beginning of the show. The exhibition runs until 6th September, well worth a visit to learn about the lives of these two charismatic, overlooked Scottish artists who at the height of their fame were labelled MacBraque & MacPicasso. The exhibition was curated by Damian Barr who has also written a book “The Two Roberts” to coincide with the exhibition. This is a touring exhibition that began with at Charleston Farm in Lewes, after Nottingham it will go to the Dick Institute in Kilmarnock - where the two artists had close connections.

01/05/2026

Meet Ken. The local detectorist who discovered the Hallaton Hoard with his trusty metal detector. You can now hear his story in our brand new sensory session for SEND and Early Years ‘Finding Treasure!’. Contact us to find out more.