Is your child's handwriting costing them exam marks?
Exam Ready Handwriting fixes that. Your teen gets a 1-1 session with an expert OT plus a subject-specific online course. They'll write clearly under exam pressure and get the grades they deserve.
So what exactly is it?
A 1-hour personalised session with me plus a complete online course. Your teen learns how to write clearly in every GCSE subject, so examiners can read and mark their answers properly.
- For 15 to 16 years
- 1 to 1 Lesson + Course + Worksheets
Perfect for Key Stage 4 students
(Year 10-11, ages 15-16)
- Are sitting GCSEs in the next 3-12 months
- Teens whose teacher has said their handwriting could lose them marks
- The Speedy Writer (fast but messy), the Inconsistent Writer (good some days, awful others), or the Fatigued Writer (starts strong, ends illegible)
- Parents who want expert-led help without the dinner-table battles
- Your teen is sitting exams in the next 1-3 weeks (we need time for the strategies to stick)
How does it work?
Book Your Power Hour
We review your teen's mock exam papers. Pinpoint what breaks down under pressure, and practice fixes together.
Get Your Personalised Plan
I'll map out exactly which strategies and course modules to focus on for their GCSEs.
Work Through the Course
Your teen watches subject-specific lessons and applies the strategies to their actual exam writing.
Subjects Covered
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
English Language
Maths
Geography
History
Hi, I'm Sheilagh, the OT behind Exam Ready Handwriting.
I created this because I kept meeting 15 and 16 year olds in full panic mode. Their teacher had just told them their handwriting could cost them GCSE marks, and they had months (not years) to fix it.
The problem? Most handwriting help is designed for primary kids. Teens don’t need to trace letters. They need to know why their hand cramps in long essays, how to keep Maths workings readable when they’re rushing, and what examiners actually struggle to mark.
So I built this with GCSE teachers and an examiner. It’s specific, it’s fast, and it works. I hope to help your teen walk into their exams with confidence.
Best wishes
Sheilagh
(Children’s occupational therapist and a handwriting expert.)
"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
We help students from the UK and worldwide including America, Canada, Australia, Asia and South Africa taking their GCSEs and iGCSEs. Unfortunately, we cannot take students who live in Europe.
EXAM READY HANDWRITING
£150
one off
payment
- 1-hour Power Hour with expert OT (personalised handwriting analysis & plan)
- Full online course with subject-specific modules (English, Maths, Sciences, Humanities)
- Downloadable GCSE worksheets & strategies
- 12 month access - watch and rewatch as needed
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
If you decide the Exam Ready Handwriting course isn’t right for your child within 14 days of purchase, we’ll refund your payment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, we have an authorised representative and have passed all checks to be allowed to sell digital and physical products to anyone living in the EU.