We have created a new A3 anti-bullying poster. Before it goes to the printer we'd love to get any feedback about it. For example should it include some advice such as 'Bullies need to be stopped – talk to someone', or is better as it is? Email us Details here

Help your students and staff make the most of the library with these 2 inspiring new A3 posters. They are aimed at different age groups and are a guide to the main sections of the classification system. (The Look in the library poster is also available as 'Look in the LRC'). If you have any feedback about them before we go to press we'd love to hear from you. You can see both posters here.

We were delighted to receive this feedback about our Complete Issues Package (which includes Essential Articles, Fact File & Key Organisations books and online service): ‘I love being able to search all 3 resources online at the same time!’ Sarah Masters, Multi-media Research Manager, Thomas Deacon Academy, Peterborough

Just published: 10 eye-catching shelf divider signs - one for each of the main sections of the classification system. Clear and colourful, these signs are particularly helpful for younger pupils. Your library will be both organised and welcoming in moments – and at an unbeatable price. Special stands are also available for them. Find out more...

We've designed a special pdf poster for Remembrance Day which is available to subscribers to Essential Articles and Fact File. The poster is also available as wallpaper. 'A big thank - the poster is fantastic. Without hesitation the Headteacher agreed to use this poster as a wallpaper for the students and staff on Remembrance Day proving its quality in design.' Karen Ullman, Trinity School, Newbury Subscribers can download it by logging in here and going to the extras page (via the Menu button, top right). If you don't know your login codes then please contact us.

Our new series of 35 pdf posters about key dates in English language and literature is just published! Do you know: When did English become the official language of England. What happened to all the theatres in the country in 1642. Where and when was the first newspaper in English published. What did Charles Dickens say about the opening of the first lending library. Why was the 25 December 1990 a landmark day for the English language. Thanks to everyone who provided feedback and suggestions for the posters. You can see the set here

It's Poster day, the day new posters are released for our various PDF Poster subscription series. Subscribers should receive their download codes soon.

Reading and Library Posters: Just read!
World Issues Posters: Americans living below the poverty line
Posters for English: You're = You are, Clearly
UK issues: Afghanistan: 10 years
Celebration Posters: Bonfire Night, Remembrance Day, Anti-Bullying Week, World Hello Day, Advent (one for each Sunday)







To find out more about these posters or to subscribe, select a link below

Reading and Library posters
World Issues Posters
Posters for English
Celebration Posters
UK Issues
Special offer when you subscribe to 4 sets

Subscribers can download posters from here.

The first UK-built bamboo bike has just unveiled. You can read about this fascinating solution to transport problems in Essential Articles 12 p199. Complete Issues users can view the article here.

It's Poster day, the day new posters are released for our various PDF Poster subscription series. Subscribers should receive their download codes soon.

Reading and Library Posters: Need Help?
World Issues Posters: Teenage Pregnancy
Posters for English: Onomatopoeia, National Poetry Day
UK issues: Falling Behind
Celebration Posters: Halloween, World Habitat Day, Black History Month, Feed the birds, World Food Day, World Animal Day, Diwali, National Poetry Day







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Reading and Library posters
World Issues Posters
Posters for English
Celebration Posters
UK Issues
Special offer when you subscribe to 4 sets

Subscribers can download posters from here.

In response to several requests, our Successful Studying Posters are now also available printed at A3 size. They look fabulous in this glossy format and you can buy individual ones or the set.

October is a very busy month up so we've produced a PDF full of ideas for events of the month. It will help you make the most of our resources and also gives you extra links and ideas. The front page would look good on your notice board and the reminders will help you to reach out to subject areas that often under-use the library.

Essential Articles 14 is hot off the press, and also brand new is the Complete Issues website which brillantly integrates Essential Articles with Fact File and Key Organisations making searching easy and very successful. We've been delighted to receive these comments:

'Another brilliant Essential Articles. It gets even better every year! Such a useful and eclectic range of articles and points of views. It is a major resource for school librarians - brilliant as hard copy and also online. It can be used in so many different subject areas - real value of money! I love the poster too.' Geoff Dubber, School Library Association

Complete Issues Online: 'I like the new combined Fact File and Essential Articles very much – our students will be using this resource often!' Sue Blood, Roedean School

A brilliant set of pdf posters for the most useful 25 French verbs. 'Absolutely brilliant for displays.' Hannah Brownhill, Saddleworth High School. See them on our posters website

There are a lot of events coming up so we've produced a PDF full of ideas for September. It will help you make the most of our resources and it also has extra links and ideas. The front page would look good on your notice board and the reminders will help you to reach out to subject areas that often under-use the library.

We have a free pdf poster for the start of the new term which subscribers to both Essential Articles & Fact File can download from the Essential Articles online extras page. You can print as many copies of the poster as you like.

We were very pleased to receive this comment about our Successful Studying Posters
‘Excellent; eye-catching with clear, specific messages that make good starting points for discussing information literacy skills. I’m going to use them in the Sixth Form Library to create a more “studious” atmosphere.’ Barbara Band, Emmbrook School, Wokingham
btw we are also going to make these posters available printed at A3 size. Contact us for more info.

It's Poster day, the day new posters are released for our various PDF Poster subscription series. Subscribers should receive their download codes soon.

Reading and Library Posters: Dispel
World Issues Posters: Gaza
Celebration Posters: International Youth Day
Posters for English: Colon
UK issues: Murdoch Empire






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Reading and Library posters
World Issues Posters
Posters for English
Celebration Posters
UK Issues
Special offer when you subscribe to 4 sets

Subscribers can download posters from here.

Apparently not everyone knows about our Complete Issues Package! This provides 2 full colour copiable books: Essential Articles and Fact File as well as a third book, Key Organisations - the annual guide to organisations that students need to be know about.

As well as the books the package includes full access to the online versions of all 3 resources. These are fully searchable, user friendly, perfect for whiteboards and ideal for the UK curriculum.

You get full site licences with no restrictions - tailor-made for school, college, VLE and home use too. The package costs just £99.95 and also gives you 10% discount off all our resources.

You can see the 3 books on approval. Learn more here.

We have designed a 'Support libraries' A4 pdf poster featuring a Carl Sagan quote which Fact File & Essential Articles subscribers can download from the Fact File online extras page. You can print as many copies of the poster as you like.

Login to Fact File now to download

We were very pleased to receive these comments:
Successful Studying Posters: ‘Brilliant! Eye catching, absolutely to the point & a must-buy for any school library.' Geoff Dubber, SLA, Education Libraries and Learning
Off the Shelf: 'Very useful, particularly the online resources.' Lizzie Strong, Rydon Community College

as well as so much positive feedback at the School Library Association conference at the weekend.

Stockport School Library Service is hosting an afternoon session that we are running on Tuesday 5th July and other schools are invited too - email us if you'd like to attend both or either session.
 
2.30pm for secondary schools: Copiable and online resources that work and won't break the bank! 
 
3.15pm for both primary and secondary schools: Effective displays, and how to promote - in fact 'sell' - the library!
 
It has never been more vital that libraries not only use their budgets cost effectively to promote reading and learning, but also that all the pupils, students, teachers, senior management and parents are aware of the vital role that the school library plays. This practical session will focus on raising the library profile. There will be a free personalised pdf poster for each school attending with your school name on - choose a poster from our selection

This will be held at the Dialstone Centre, Lisburne Lane Stockport SK2 7LL

Did you watch the programme on assisted dying on Monday?
Terry Pratchett talks openly and humorously about being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in Essential Articles 11 page 110.
There's a whole section on assisted suicide in Essential Articles 13 and statistics on changing attitudes in Fact File 2011 & 2010.

We were delighted to read these comments in the School Librarian, Summer 2011:

Essential Articles 13: ‘Every year I am astonished at the range and quality of this invaluable resource; the editorial work, and care, supporting such value is SUPERB.’

Fact File 2011: ‘An assemblage of facts and figures themed for maximum school usefulness. The opening 3 sections are ‘alcohol and drugs’ ‘animals’ and ‘Britain and its citizens’, the parallels with Essential Articles are obvious. The variety of presentation is terrific so that a mass of statistics become accessible and intriguing.’

Key Organisations 2011 ‘is so valuable: it reinforces the school librarian as the fount of the whereabouts of all knowledge for every subject department whatever project or event is being planned or researched.’

All 3 resources are available at a discount as part of our Complete Issues Package

We are delighted to announce a new series of memorable PDF posters to promote effective revision and exam strategies. The posters will open the eyes of your students to the best methods.

You get 32 pdf posters (A4 and A3 size) for just £29.95 + vat and you can print as many copies as you like!

Find out more here

Download our free Making an impact with posters pdf which is full of ideas.

There are a lot of events coming up so we've produced 2 pdfs: one with ideas for June and the other with ideas for July. They will help you make the most of our resources and also have extra links and ideas. The front pages would look good on your notice board and the reminders will help you to reach out to subject areas that often under-use the library.

Before current news raised this issue we added an extra poster to our France in Focus series about French attitudes to women. It shows that France ranks only 46th in the world in terms of equal rights for women.

This series of posters focuses on modern French society. It's in French and its strong visual impact makes it an excellent aid for language learners, a stimulus for discussion as well as being a great resource for displays.

It's Poster day, the day new posters are released for our various PDF Poster subscription series. Subscribers should receive their download codes soon.

Reading and Library Posters: Libraries Spread Light
World Issues Posters: Global Killers
Celebration Posters: Refugee Week, National Bike Week, Recycle Week, World Environment Day, World Oceans Day
Posters for English: Separate
UK issues: Road Risk










To find out more about these posters or to subscribe, select a link below

Reading and Library posters
World Issues Posters
Posters for English
Celebration Posters
UK Issues
Special offer when you subscribe to 4 sets

Subscribers can download posters from here.

We have just received this feedback about these 2 sets of posters:

‘I am very pleased with them. We have designated a display board in our LRC with a changing theme using these motivational posters to promote good learning practice, preparation for exams, the ability to succeed and the value of education.' Elaine Cooper, New College Telford

You can see both sets on our new posters website

You can read a wide range of accounts of the September 11th attacks in Essential Articles 7 p340-365 including eye witness accounts and analysis.

You can download here the facts about the attacks.

The London bombings are covered in Essential Articles 9 p263-275 and after the Glasgow airport attack Yasmin-Alibhai-Brown argued that sane, ordinary Muslims must stand up and be counted (Essential Articles 10 p194).

If you type terror into QuickSearch you will get information about Madrid, Bali, anti-terrorism laws and much more.

The latest volume in the Essential Articles series, no 13, is available on approval
and is also part of the Complete Issues Package

Keep up-to-date with new resources and what's happening with our Facebook page.

NEW: An attention grabbing set of 32 pdf posters which are about motivating students to take responsibility for their own learning.

These posters will make an impact on the ethos of your school or college. You can see them all here.

NEW: A stunning new series of 32 pdf posters for sport, including inspiring quotes from famous athletes, that are a must for motivating your students. You can see them all here (third item down)

It's Poster day, the day new posters are released for our various PDF Poster subscription series. Subscribers should receive their download codes soon.

Reading and Library Posters: Page Turners, Find out about Football
World Issues Posters: Overseas Aid (2 posters)
Celebration Posters: Walk to School week, World Press Freedom day, International day of Families, International Museum day
Posters for English: Inspiration
UK issues: Gambling







To find out more about these posters or to subscribe, select a link below

Reading and Library posters
World Issues Posters
Posters for English
Celebration Posters
UK Issues
Special offer when you subscribe to 4 sets

Subscribers can download posters from here.

‘I was really impressed. This is the sort of thing we want to embed in our Intranet and VLE.’ Ann Montgomery, Bury Grammar School Boys

Watch it now!

Fact File online is free with Fact File 2011.

Today is the start of the French burqa ban. If you have Essential Articles 13 you have opposing arguments on this in a UK context:
page 26 Why the burka is part of Britain
page 29 They are right to ban the burka even if it is for the wrong reasons.
(You can get Essential Articles 13 as part of The Complete Issues Package.)

There are a lot of events coming up so we've produced 2 pdfs: one with ideas for April and the other with ideas for May. They will help you make the most of our resources and also have extra links and ideas. The front pages would look good on your notice board and the reminders will help you to reach out to subject areas that often under-use the library.

Sadly Knut, the famous 4 year old polar bear in Berlin zoo, has died. For the debate he caused see Essential Articles 11 p12-13.

It's Poster day, the day new posters are released for our various PDF Poster subscription series. Subscribers should receive their download codes soon and individual posters can be bought below.

Reading and Library Posters: Plagiarism
World Issues Posters: Nuclear Accidents
Celebration Posters: World Dance Day, World Health Day
Posters for English: With bated breath (2 posters) UK issues: Manufacturing





To find out more about these posters or to subscribe, select a link below

Reading and Library posters
World Issues Posters
Posters for English
Celebration Posters
UK Issues
Special offer when you subscribe to 4 sets

Subscribers can download posters from here.
To purchase an individual poster please select from the drop down below
Only £3.95 +vat each! Posters are emailed to you and you can print as many as you like!

RL: Plagiarism WI: Nuclear Accidents UK: Manufacturing EN: With bated breath - 2 posters CEL: World Dance Day CEL: World Health Day

• A special version of our annual Fact File for age 10-14 • Easy-to-understand statistics presented in a lively and attractive way • A digital resource- over 50 pdf pages • Ideal for whiteboards • You can print as many copies as you need Find out more

Several people have asked us about having a version of our annual Fact File specially aimed at age 10-14.

We thought we could try this, in pdf form only, so schools and libraries could access easy-to-understand statistics presented in a lively and attractive way. We've prepared a few sample pages which you can see here. We're wondering if this would meet a need in years 6-8 as well as with less able readers and we would welcome any feedback.

Do email us at info@carelpress.co.uk

Several people have asked us for large size printed versions of our new Successful Studying Posters - which were first released as pdfs. We are pleased to publish today all 25 posters at A2 size - I have to say they look stunning at this size and will make a big impact. Take a look here

There are a lot of events in March so we've produced a PDF to help you make the most of our resources - with some extra links and ideas. The front page would look good on your notice board and the reminders will, we hope, help you to reach out to subject areas that often under-use the library.

It's Poster day, the day new posters are released for our various PDF Poster subscription series

Subscribers to the different series will receive or can download the new posters
and individual posters are now available for purchase below.

Reading and Library Posters
Discover the Romans plus a bonus World Book Day poster
World Issues Posters
Youth Unemployment
Celebration Posters
International Women’s Day, World Water Day, World Book Day,
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, St David’s Day & Veggie Month
Posters for English World Poetry Day
UK issues
Declining Influence (BBC cuts), Libraries Under Threat







To find out more about these posters or to subscribe, select a link below

Reading and Library posters
World Issues Posters
Posters for English
Celebration Posters
UK Issues
Special offer when you subscribe to 4 sets

Subscribers can download posters from here.
To purchase an individual poster please select from the drop down below
Only £3.95 +vat each! Posters are emailed to you and you can print as many as you like!

RL: Discover Romans here RL: World Book Day WI: Youth Unemployment UK: Declining influence (BBC cuts) UK: Libraries under threat EN: World Poetry Day CEL: Veggie Month CEL: St David’s Day CEL: Elimination of Racial Discrimination CEL: World Book Day CEL: World Water Day CEL: International Women’s Day

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We have been asked by many people for a series of posters about France so we are delighted to launch our France in Focus Posters which cover many fascinating aspects of French society and life in France today.

This pdf has links and library & teaching ideas for events in February including: Safe Internet Day Valentine's Day & Eating Disorders Week to help you keep up the buzz in your library.

We are giving away this colourful pdf poster to users of Fact File and Essential Articles online Login to Fact File now to download If you have not yet registered for the new Fact File online (January 2011 onwards) you can do so here. You can print as many copies of the poster as you like.

Two of our series of pdf posters - Successful Studying and Dance - are now also available printed at A2 size giving you striking posters at a large size for maximum impact. The cost is only £8.95 + vat each.

If you buy 5 or more posters the price drops to £7.95 + vat each. (Subscribers to Essential Articles & Fact File receive 10% discount off these prices). The posters are printed on gloss paper and are posted to you rolled in a tube.

You can download our new titles catalogue supplement here.

We have a free poster for Save Our Libraries Day, Saturday 5 February 2011.

We've just received this comment on Lucy Bakewell's book (which is about runing a primary school library and promoting reading):

‘Fantastic - exactly what I am looking for.’ Bernice Niblo, Bo’ness Public Primary School. Bernice has sent some photos which you can see here.

To celebrate the Chinese New Year, we are giving away this colourful poster for free to users of Fact File and Essential Articles online Login to Fact File now to download or Essential Articles If you have not yet registered for the new Fact File online (January 2011 onwards) you can do so here. You can print as many copies of the poster as you like.

Reading and Library Posters
Read about horses here
World Issues Posters
Gun deaths
Celebration Posters
Chinese New Year, Darwin Day, Fairtrade fortnight, Salt awareness week, National Storytelling Week
Posters for English Metaphor
UK issues
Transport Costs









To find out more about these posters or to subscribe, select a link below

Reading and Library posters
World Issues Posters
Posters for English
Celebration Posters
UK Issues
Special offer when you subscribe to 4 sets

Subscribers can download posters from here.
To purchase an individual poster please select from the drop down below
Only £3.95 +vat each! Posters are emailed to you and you can print as many as you like!

RL: Read all about horses here WI: Gun deaths UK: Transport costs EN: Metaphor CEL: Chinese New Year CEL: Darwin Day CEL: Fairtrade fortnight CEL: Salt Awareness Week CEL: National Storytelling Week

Fact File 2011 has just been published - it's a full colour, copiable book and an incredible, user friendly online resource. We've just finished sending out copies - if you haven't received one, please email us. It has already been praised: 'Really excellent. Just the topics that students need in such an accessible form. Colourful, clear and comprehensive! Can be used in so many ways in a whole variety of contexts.' Geoff Dubber, SLA. Please watch the new video about Fact File online Do let us know if the video works for you.

There's a great article by Sarah Masters about her flexible and time-saving Library Find it Index in the new issue of the School Librarian magazine.

Subscribers to our Celebration Posters and Reading and Library posters can download this new poster.

'Forty-nine-year-old Paul Mason is Britain's Fattest Man. Estimated to be between 60 to 70 stone, he's been bed bound for the best part of a decade, disowned by his family, and turned down for the only thing that can save him - an operation to staple his stomach.

But unable to look after himself, and imprisoned in his own home, Paul's care is costing the Department of Social Services a massive £2,000 a week'

This Channel 4 documentary is bound to cause discussion. You can find a similar dilemma discussed in Essential Articles 13 p34 as well as many interesting related articles - including a poignant piece from Lionel Shriver on her brother's death. 

For provocative writing and a well-rounded view of the topic, type obesity into our Quicksearch 

You'll find a list of articles and relevant statistics to make your library the information hub for this topic.

32 eye-catching pdf posters with important quotes and insights. These posters are ideal for motivating students and spotlighting key aspects of dance. You can print as many copies as you like of these pdf posters and we provide each one in both A4 and A3 size. See them all here

We are delighted to see the half page interview with Lucy Bakewell in the Times Educational Supplement. Lucy is the author of Off the Shelf - how to run a successful primary school library and promote reading.

There's a great review in The School Librarian of Lucy Bakewell's Off the Shelf - How to run a successful primary school library and promote reading ‘This excellent handbook shows clearly how teachers, teaching assistants, librarians, managers and parents can all play a part in helping to put the school library at the creative heart of the school ... Those aiming to start a library or revitalise an existing one will find the advice invaluable’ The School Librarian, Winter 2010 Read more here

Reading and Library Posters
Explore the world in the library, Venice and Taj Mahal versions, both with Library and LRC wording
World Issues Posters
Passive smoking
Celebration Posters
Holocaust Memorial Day
Posters for English Rhetorical question
UK issues
Britons in poverty










To find out more about these posters or to subscribe, select a link below

Reading and Library posters
World Issues Posters
Posters for English
Celebration Posters
UK Issues
Special offer when you subscribe to 4 sets

Subscribers can download posters from here.
To purchase an individual poster please select from the drop down below
Only £3.95 +vat each! Posters are emailed to you and you can print as many as you like!

RL: Explore the world in the library - Venice RL: Explore the world in the library - Taj Mahal RL: Explore the world in the LRC - Venice RL: Explore the world in the LRC - Jaj Mahal WI: Passive Smoking UK: Britons in poverty CEL: Holocaust Memorial Day ENG: Rhetorical question

The new Library catalogue in now available to download. Download here