Our Library (LRC) – Beckfoot School

LRC (Learning Resource Centre)

The library is an inclusive space, committed to supporting the needs and interests of our young people throughout their time at Beckfoot. It houses an extensive collection of over 16,000 books and a computer suite, making it an ideal destination for students wishing to read, revise or complete their homework. Our stock is regularly updated to complement the school curriculum and to promote and celebrate reading for pleasure. We also have a selection of games that can be borrowed at break and lunchtime for students to relax and unwind.

Our Opening Hours

Monday – Thursday: 7.45 am – 4.30 pm
Friday: 7.45 am – 3.30 pm
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01274 771444

Access our online catalogue here:
By logging in, students can check their current and past loans, reserve resources and request new books. They do not need to be logged in to browse the catalogue.

The Library Team
Mrs Duddle – Learning Resources Supervisor
Mrs Kelley – Learning Resources Supervisor
Miss Hayfield – Learning Resources Assistant

LRC Borrowing Policy

KS3 and KS4 students can borrow one fiction and one non-fiction book at a time. Loans typically last for 2 weeks but can be renewed as needed.
Some books are unable to be borrowed by students in years 7 and 8, unless a permission note is received from home. These books are clearly identified with a UY (upper years) sticker on the inside cover of the book.
Sixth form students can borrow six books at a time. Students studying maths and science A-levels are also issued with textbooks for the duration of their course.
If a book is lost or damaged, we typically ask students to replace or pay for a new copy of the book. This helps us to maintain our collection of books for all our students. Students are encouraged to speak to a member of library staff if they think a book may be lost or damaged, or if they think they have received an overdue note in error.

Click here to view our Virtual Library Tour

Literacy at home – how can you help?

The simplest and easiest way you can help promote your child’s literacy skills at home is by actively encouraging or taking part in reading with them. This can be:

Fiction (novels, comics, plays etc.)
Non-fiction (newspapers, magazines, websites, blogs etc.)

As a minimum, your child should be reading for at least 20 minutes a day. However, real progress in their reading skills can be achieved if they are reading for over 35 minutes a day. Monitoring the amount of time your child is reading will significantly help boost their literacy skills. Students who regularly read make the most progress in their Literacy and this has a positive effect on their achievements in all subjects of the curriculum.

Questions to ask your child about a text they are reading:

Can you summarise what’s happened on this page?
Why did the character do that?
What is the writer trying to say?