Is your child's handwriting costing them exam marks?
Let's reduce exam stress. Make sure examiners can read your child's handwriting. Get a handwriting lesson and course materials covering key subject expectations.
Helping students aged 15 to 16 years get the grades they deserve.
- For 15 to 16 years
- 1 to 1 Lesson + Course + Worksheets
We'll help take your child from a Concerned Writer to a Confident Writer
What is the Exam Ready Handwriting option?
A - Subject specific worksheets on avoidable handwriting errors
7 core GCSE subject specific topics covering common handwriting errors. Subjects include:
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology
- English language
- Maths
- Geographyย
- History
B - Online course
Essential handwriting skills component. Covering:
- Choosing the best pen for an exam
- How to improve letter formations
- How to write faster,
- What type of writer are you?,
- What an examiner wishes you to know,
- Managing your time effectively,
- How to improve your work after it has been written,
- The layout of your work.ย
C - Power hour lesson
A way to fast track success looking at handwriting skills, past writing from mock papers and specific areas to concentrate on so that an examiner can read it.ย
"We were a little nervous about improving his handwriting in time but now, thanks to some handy tips from Sheilagh and the brilliant online resources, we're well on our way to getting him exam-ready"
Claire, Mum of Daniel, age 15
Who is this for?
- Aged 15 to 16 years, taking their GCSE's in the next 3 to 12 months.
- Located anywhere in the world.
- In-school students and home educated students.
- Wish to improve their handwriting speed and/or legibility.
- School teacher(s) have advised that their handwriting could reduce their exam grades.
How does it work?
Step 1
Learn by doing
Have a 1 to 1 lesson with an occupational therapist who is a handwriting expert. Lesson duration 1 hour.
Step 2
Immediate support
Discuss work produced and review work completed prior to the lesson under exam conditions. Create a bespoke handwriting plan to make the writing exam ready.
Step 3
Watch video lessons
Access the course materials, watch the recommended videos and download the GCSE supporting worksheets.
Ready to make sure an examiner can read your child's writing?
Examiners, unlike teachers, must mark only what they see. They cannot use any insider knowledge about what your child was taught.
Introducing the Exam Ready Handwriting Course. It addresses the unique pressures of exam writing. We focus on crucial keywords that examiners look for. It was created with 9 GCSE subject teachers. It covers key writing errors in every subject. We also had an examiner advise us on writing mistakes that hinder marking. What sets it apart is the power hour lesson gives strategies to make the writing easy to read. They are personalised to your child.
Help your child get an edge and use these insider tips on exam writing. Enrol in the Exam Ready Course today.
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Our price
- For students aged 15 to 16 years
- Examiner insights: Direct advice to boost legibility
- Tailored techniques: Personalised lesson
- Subject mastery: 9 subject-specific writing tips
Frequently asked questions
Handwriting quality can significantly impact exam scores. Studies show examiners may mark papers down by up to 5-10% if the writing is difficult to read.ย
Yes, it can. This is why it is very important to make sure that keywords are clearly written. For example, in biology, sucrase and sucrose mean different things. The only difference is the letter a and o. An examiner can easily misread the answer due to a single joining error.
It’s never too late. But for exam prep, the methods to improve handwriting are different. We should practice writing keywords and specific errors. We shouldn’t try to change everything. Our techniques will help older students achieve their goals quickly.ย
Many students see improvements within 3-4 lessons. However, the handwriting focus is different for exam prep. Often, when working on handwriting, we say the content is less important. We want students to focus on the letter formations. With exams coming, we need students to combine their new handwriting knowledge while writing subject specific content. We have seen some great results and it is possible to make long lasting changes.ย
Our lesson and course combine handwriting practice with exam papers. This makes efficient use of study time. After the power hour lesson, your child will get directions on which part of the course to complete. This should help them make quicker progress. They are very welcome to have more lessons for further 1 to 1 advice.ย
Not at all. Improving handwriting actually enhances exam preparation. Research says that when we handwrite our answers, we keep more in memory. It will also help them write faster and improve note-taking. It can save time and reduce stress when preparing for exams.
No, all materials are provided digitally. This is an online course with instant access to all resources. Here’s how it works:
- After payment, you’ll receive a welcome email with login details for our training platform.
- Log in to access all course materials, including video lessons and worksheets.
- Worksheets are provided as downloadable PDFs.
- You can print the worksheets at home or at another place where you have access to a printer.
Unfortunately, we cannot sell our courses or handwriting club to anyone in those countries. This is due to the new EU ruling, GPSR, which came into effect on 13th December 2024. We hope this might change. Please contact us to join a waiting list if you are interested in a service we cannot provide. We are allowed to sell you our online lessons.
