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OrbitA partnership between Softlink, the School Library Association and Peters
Mission Control: a thriving primary school library, at one low fixed price.
Software, expert support and a curated book bundle. One subscription. Over £500 in savings every year.
Running a primary school library is harder than it should be.
Budgets are tight. Time is tighter. And building a library that actually inspires readers means juggling three things at once: a system to manage your books, expert advice when you need it, and a regular supply of brilliant new titles.
Most schools end up paying for these separately. Or worse, going without.
Mission Control brings all three together in one annual subscription, so even the smallest primary school can offer pupils a library worth shouting about.
Three essentials. One subscription. One bill.
Everything a UK primary school needs to run a modern library, bundled together.
THE SYSTEM
Orbit library software
A modern, cloud-based library system designed for young readers. Picture search, big buttons, friendly visuals. Runs on any device. Hosted securely in the UK by Softlink.
THE SUPPORT
Expert advice from the SLA
Remote library support from the School Library Association. Get guidance on building your collection, running your library, training staff and engaging pupils, whenever you need it.
THE SUPPLY
A book bundle from Peters
A reading-for-pleasure collection of brand-new books, hand-picked to engage primary readers. Delivered shelf-ready with jackets and barcodes already fitted, so you can lend them out the day they arrive.
BOOST YOUR BUDGET
Save over £500 every year.
Bought separately, the parts of Mission Control cost significantly more. Bundled together, you save over £500 per year, every year you subscribe.
Up to 200 pupils
£850 + VAT / year
Over 200 pupils
£1,000 + VAT / year
Three-year subscriptions also available with fixed pricing. Training included.
Built for primary schools of every size.
Mission Control is designed to support everyone involved in your school library and reading culture:
- School librarians and library assistants
- Literacy leads and English coordinators
- Class teachers running shared reading spaces
- Senior leaders looking for better value from library spend
- Parent volunteers and library helpers
Whether your books live in a central library, in classroom collections, or spread across reading corners, Orbit lets you manage and find them all from one place.
What our partners say
The SLA believes that every pupil is entitled to effective school library provision and all the opportunities this enables. Mission Control brings together three essential partners to make sustainable, impactful library provision accessible to even the smallest schools.
We believe libraries should be at the heart of every school, so that every pupil has access to high-quality books that inspire a love of reading.
Mission Control offers huge savings and gives even the smallest schools the ability to provide fantastic reading opportunities to their pupils. Pupils can shoot for the moon without costing the earth.
From sign-up to shelf-ready, in four steps.
Register your interest
Fill in the form below and the Softlink team will be in touch within two working days.
Choose your subscription
Pick a one-year or three-year plan based on your school size.
Get set up
Your Orbit library software is configured. Training is included so your team is confident from day one.
Open the doors
Your Peters book bundle arrives shelf-ready. SLA support is on hand whenever you need it.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mission Control for both small and large primary schools?
Yes. Pricing is tiered so smaller schools (up to 200 pupils) pay less, but the full service is available to schools of any size.
Is training included?
Yes. Training to help your team get started with Orbit is included in every subscription.
Where is the software hosted?
Orbit is hosted securely in the UK by Softlink.
Does Orbit integrate with our existing school systems?
Yes. Orbit integrates with common school administration platforms and simplifies cataloguing, so staff spend less time on admin and more time with pupils.
Can we subscribe for more than one year?
Yes. Three-year subscriptions are available with fixed pricing, ideal for long-term budget planning.
What's included in the Peters book bundle?
A curated, brand-new collection of books chosen to support reading for pleasure in primary settings. Every book is delivered shelf-ready, with jackets fitted and barcodes already in place.
What kind of support does the SLA provide?
Remote library advice on everything from collection development and library set-up, to running reading events and engaging your pupils with books.
Who do I contact if I have a question before signing up?
Register your interest using the form below and the Softlink UK team will get back to you. You can also email sales@softlink.co.uk
Software by Softlink. Support by the School Library Association. Supply by Peters.