Gareth has been successfully working in primary schools since 2016, offering a wide range of workshops suitable for EYFS, KS1 and KS2. He lives in Nottingham but is happy to travel throughout the country. His workshops are often linked to his books, but also cover generating ideas, character creation, as well as storytelling and drama activities to inspire and enthuse. Details of the workshops he offers can be found at gareth-baker.com.
Gareth has worked with children his entire adult life and as such he can guarantee you a fun-packed day, delivered in ways that are appropriate for the children's age (and ability), with excellent communication skills. One of his author visits will leave lasting memories and impact.
He has an enhanced DBS check and his own PLI.
Gareth is a Patron of Reading in several schools across the East Midlands and works with many others.
He supports the Newark Book Festival each year, in the past running workshops for children and being part of a panel interview. Each year he is part of their schools Outreach Program.
Details of his workshops and what he offers as a Patron of Reading can be found on his website - gareth-baker.com
Fees
Gareth charges £350 a day for a fun-packed day of workshops, with optional after-school CPD for your staff and book sale included. Discounts are available for small schools, repeat visits or multiple days. More details are available on his website.
Author and Illustrator Visits
Gareth and the illustrator he works with, Vicky Kuhn, are also available for joint visits. Please see Gareth's website for more details.
Storytelling, especially for EYFS and KS1
Gareth is the author of:
The Magic Smiles (suitable for EYFS and KS1)
Super Rabbit (suitable for KS1)
Star Friend (suitable for KS 1 and Year 3)
The Night I Helped Santa (suitable for KS 1 and Year 3)
Moggy on a Mission (suitable for y2 up)
The Kinmaran Chronicles (suitable KS2, particularly Year 4 and up)
Time Guardian’s: The Minotaur’s Eclipse, The Centaur's Curse & The Master's Revenge (suitable KS2, particularly Year 5 and up)
Rogue Racer (suitable for upper KS2)
The Chamber (suitable for upper KS2)