Online handwriting lessons

Yes. This is an optional extra, but it can help ensure that your child’s teachers are on the same page as my lessons – working together towards shared handwriting goals.

Lessons take place on Skype however often you choose (most choose to take their lessons 3x a week, 2x a week, weekly, or bi-weekly). Each lesson is 45 minutes long. You’ll book your sessions in 6 lesson blocks. Your child is there for the entirety of the lesson, and usually the parent chooses to stay throughout as well.

At the start – we’ll review your child’s homework, all together – you, me, your child.

Skype means that we can all see and hear one another. For your child, it’ll be as though I’m sat next to them. 

During the lesson – I’ll ask for their screen to be lowered, so I can see how your child’s hand moves when writing. Once they’ve finished, I’ll review their work (your child will hold their work up to the video camera). Throughout the lesson, I’ll give guidance on how they can improve their handwriting.

And at the end, we’ll discuss their progress together – you, me and your child. 

I’ll then set homework for the coming two weeks, which will put into practice the techniques and tactics I’ve taught during the lesson.

Your little one might be struggling with letter legibility, size, formation or another common handwriting challenge. Your child is disillusioned with writing. Their confidence may have taken a hit, their school work might have nosedived. 

You might have tried additional support at school, with little to no noticeable effect. 

You want to see improvements in the shortest possible time. 

I have many different techniques that can make a real difference to handwriting. 

These lessons are designed around your child and what they need to learn, when they need to learn them.

Over the course of six lessons, your child can improve any aspect of their handwriting. As for you – Mum, Dad – I’m here for you too. Questions? I’ll answer them. I’ll guide you as to how best help your child. Feel free to email me in-between sessions for further advice and support. I’m always happy to help. 

Family life is hectic (I completely understand) – so I work around you. Let me know what time suits you and we’ll go from there. 

I’ll provide your child with handwriting tasks (homework) – for making progress in-between each session. This is a really important part of my lessons, and can really impact how quickly your child improves. The ultimate goal is for them to apply what they’ve learned when I’m not there instructing them.

I totally understand. Asking for help is never easy. Accepting it even less so.

Assure your child that I’m not here to embarrass them, but to help. Even if it’s the worst I’ve ever seen, all my brain conjures up are tips and techniques to help with their stumbling blocks. They may even find working with me is fun. Or “it’s not so bad”, as many of my teen learners say.

Absolutely – in fact, most of my Skype students are teenagers, and most have difficulties with legibility or struggle with writing speed. Some have been told by their teachers that their writing has to improve if they want to pass their exams. Others have parents who foresee a potential difficulty – these parents want help before it affects their child’s grades and/or confidence. 

No not at all. I’ve worked with people from America, South Africa, Barbados, Spain, Majorca and Ireland. 

Interestingly enough, handwriting styles sometimes have geographical differences, but the fundamentals of teaching handwriting remain the same – step by step, using a developmental approach. 

This fluctuates depending on the need and time of year. I offer handwriting lessons every day except Fridays and Sundays. At the time of paying you’ll be able to book your first lesson. 

Each lesson costs £77 They are bought in blocks of 6 lessons, taken however often you wish (most students choose to take lessons 3x a week, 2x a week, weekly, or bi-weekly).

Payment is made in full via Stripe at the time of making an appointment.

All lessons should be  used within 6 months of purchase.

45 minutes – any longer and children become tired and struggle to pick up new information. There is then a 5 minute catch up summary with the parents/guardian. 

Every lesson is different and focused on your child’s needs, and usually involves: 

• Writing exercises
• Instruction as to how what has been written can be improved
• Homework to be completed for the next lesson
• Sometimes lessons will involve games for maximum engagement

Yes please. I’ll guide you as to how you can help your child between lessons. And it’s always helpful to have someone angle the camera so I get a good view of what they’re writing. 

We’ll also have a chat after the lesson so we can discuss your child’s progression, review the latest lesson and talk through what worked well and what didn’t.