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Messy handwriting shouldn't cost your child marks.

Take our 2-minute Video Game Quiz to discover exactly what's slowing them down and how to fix it fast.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Will examiners be able to read your child's handwriting when it counts?

If your Year 7 to 9 child's handwriting is messy, rushed, or hard to read, teachers and examiners can't award marks they can't decipher. That fear doesn't go away on its own but illegible handwriting can be fixed, fast, with the right system.

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Hello,

I’m Sheilagh Blyth, an occupational therapist and handwriting expert.

Unlike generic practice sheets, I look beyond the handwriting to understand *why* your child is struggling and what will actually help them improve.

I’ve helped hundreds of teens make their handwriting exam-ready before GCSEs, without hours of boring practice or battles at the kitchen table.

Best wishes

Sheilagh

Occupational Therapist, Handwriting Expert and Founder of Help with Handwriting

“You shouldn’t have to guess what will help. Let me show you what works.”

Start here:

Grab the Daily Practice workbook (under £10) if you want a quick-win tool to try this week.

SEE WHAT'S INCLUDED

Join the Get Set Write Club (£39/month) for live labs, monthly toolboxes, and weekly feedback.

EXPLORE THE CLUB

Book into the 66-Day Readable Handwriting Challenge (next intake January 2027) if your child has under a year or more until mocks or GCSEs.

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FIND OUT IF IT'S RIGHT

What Parents Say About Us...

(they love what we do!)

"Rosie has enjoyed the club and her handwriting is unrecognisable from where we started. Her teachers are so pleased."
Rachel, Mum of Rosie
Rachel, Mum of RosieClub Student
"This has been so helpful and has given Finn some confidence back. It's definitely refocused him and made him think about self improvements."
Catherine, Mum of Finn
Catherine, Mum of FinnClub Student
"Reuben's writing is completely different from when he first started and when I asked for his feedback he said it's 'really helped to make it neater.' I thought the materials you sent monthly were very high quality too."
Natalie, Mum of Reuben
Natalie, Mum of ReubenClub Student
"Thank you for all your valuable help. Freddie now feels more competent and confident in his handwriting and is no longer using laptop support at school due to the improvement in his handwriting."
Ceri, Mum of Freddie, age 14.Club Student
"Ava just got into Cambridge University – King’s College – so she is obviously over the moon. She still uses your techniques on her handwriting and the same pens! We're a long way from the days when her teachers were telling her she was losing marks in exams due to her handwriting!"
Howard, Dad of AvaYear 11 Student
"After the 66 day challenge my son has said he feels more confident in school about his writing. His dad and I are delighted over the change in his attitude, his improved confidence and that he, and we, are now able to read his work."
Sofia, Mum of Jacob66 Day Course Student
"Today, my son told me that two of his teachers (English & History) have commented on his improved handwriting."
Diane, Mum66 Day Course Student
"I was so pleased to find a handwriting resource aimed at secondary students"
Mrs French, Learning Support and History TeacherUsing the Workbooks
"Thomas' progress with writing is phenomenal and thanks to your expertise and experience in teaching teens! My heartfelt thanks. His confidence has grown and he has received comments from teachers that his handwriting has much improved. "
Rhoda, Mum of ThomasYear 9 Student
"He has improved so much. My son was always motivated, engaged, and happy to take part. The teacher is amazing, and the variety of resources kept the sessions interesting and enjoyable."
Ruth, Mum of IoannisStudent