Meet the Brilliant New Infant Librarians at Whipton Barton Federation

Whipton Barton Federation is pleased to introduce its newest team of Infant Librarians, Macie, Evie, Noah, and Maryam, who have already made a fantastic start in their new roles.

 Over the past two weeks, these enthusiastic young pupils have been busy learning how to catalogue and organise books, navigate the non-fiction section, and bring new energy to the school library.

Their work goes beyond shelving books, they’ve begun refreshing displays, developing ideas to make the space more engaging, and helping to ensure the library remains a welcoming, inspiring environment for all. Their dedication, creativity, and sense of responsibility exemplify the school’s values of citizenship, excellence, and bravery.

At Whipton Barton Federation, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust, reading is at the heart of everything they do. Staff develop a strong reading culture where children are inspired to become confident, independent readers and lifelong learners. Daily "Drop Everything and Read" (DEAR) sessions take place across all year groups, offering opportunities for children to read independently or be read to by their teacher using a carefully curated selection of rich and challenging texts. 

Louise Moretta, Executive Headteacher at Whipton Barton Federation said:  "It’s been such a joy to see our new infant librarians embrace their roles with such enthusiasm. They are already making a real difference and showing how even our youngest pupils can lead with purpose and pride."

Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Trust said: "At the Ted Wragg Trust, we believe in giving every young person the chance to shine and this initiative is a brilliant example of that. It’s wonderful to see pupils developing leadership, responsibility, and a love of reading from such an early age."