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
Helen effectively planned and resourced each session so that the day ran smoothly with no assistance needed from the teachers. I have no hesitation in recommending Helen to Junior Schools; her story telling sessions would lend themselves to any topic and they are a perfect stimulus to kick-start a topic and likewise a fantastic ending to a topic.
