About me
As a passionate storyteller, I have over six year’s experience of working within children’s literacy. I’m also a nanny and previously worked as a Digital Marketer for Bloomsbury Children’s Books. Over the past four years, I’ve told tales in libraries, schools, community gardens and at festivals. The Reading Agency estimate that 1 in 4 children cannot read well by…
Services
Workshops Each workshop consists of a short performance followed by pupils working on set skills in small groups. Sessions can be tailored to a specific topic and last between 50-90 minutes. Check out some examples here. Storytelling Techniques (ages 4+) Storytelling and Art (ages 4+) Storytelling and Drama (ages 6+) Storytelling and Creative writing (ages…
Reviews
‘I was really impressed and would like to find opportunities to have you back again. The children had a wonderful time in their sessions with you. It was fantastic to see they safe space you created, enabling the children to be creative and take risks.’ – Morven, Garden House School ‘They were engaged and active…
Helen was wonderful with the children and delivered an excellent Beatrix Potter Workshop
Event officer, Bognor Regis Town Council
The children absolutely loved it! The fact that that were all silent, eyes upon you speaks for itself. There were lots of learning points; how to tell a story, make it come to life with body movement, changes of voices and props. The children can impart this into their own creative writing, drama sessions etc.
