Education Library Service
Inspire Education Library Service (ELS) – is part of a not-for-profit, community benefit society with charitable status, dedicated to supporting schools in developing strong, sustainable reading cultures. We currently work with more than 270 schools across Nottinghamshire, Nottingham City, Derbyshire and Derby City.
At ELS, we understand the pressures schools face. Our service is designed to be part of the solution - not an extra challenge. Everything we offer is focused on helping schools embed positive reading cultures, respond to the curriculum, support reading for pleasure, raise attainment, and reduce staff workload through expert support and high-quality resources.
Over the past three years alone, we’ve invested in more than 24,500 carefully selected fiction and non-fiction books to strengthen curriculum delivery and inspire reading for pleasure across all age groups.
Joining ELS is an evidence-informed, cost-effective way to invest your DfE Pupil Premium funding. Our offer aligns closely with the EEF’s tiered ‘menu of approaches’ and the DfE Reading Framework, helping schools make choices that are both impactful and compliant with national guidance.
A school subscription will give you access to Reading Resources from our loan collection of over 300,000 high-quality fiction and non-fiction texts, with free delivery and collection to your school, Reading Events and Reading Communities.
You can find out more information about the Education Library Service in our Education Library Service Offer 2026 (PDF) and on our website:
To Order
Current ELS Member Schools will be sent a quotation and order form directly.
If you are a school wishing to become an ELS member school, please contact:
Education Library Service
Inspire HQ, Glaisdale Parkway, NG8 4GP
0115 804 4499
