Handwriting Club for 11–14 Year Olds
Tired of asking your teen 'what does this say?' or watching them struggle to keep up in class?
The Get Set Write® Club fixes it with daily practice, expert feedback, and live teaching — so you stop worrying and they start keeping up.
If you are on the waitlist and join within the first 24 hours when the club opens, your child will receive 2 guaranteed personal video reviews.
So what exactly is it?
The Get Set Write® Club gives your teen monthly handwriting support without you having to teach it. New practice materials arrive every month, they work through short daily activities, and I teach them live twice a month and review their work every week. It's structured handwriting help for Year 7 - 10 students who need their writing sorted before GCSEs.
Perfect for Key Stage 3 students
(Year 7-9, ages 11-14) whose parents…
- Know "just write neater" isn't working anymore
- Worry their writing is costing them marks at school
- Watch them fall behind in class because they can't write fast enough
- Don't want their child forced to type in exams
- Think their child needs intensive 1:1 support for complex handwriting issues (book individual lessons instead)
How does the Get Set Write® club improve handwriting?
- 1. Your child practises by writing in their daily workbook.
- 2. Get feedback.
- 3. Know what to work on next.
- 4. Practise again.
These aren’t boring copy-and-trace worksheets. Your child writes about historical facts, completes challenges, and actually learns something while they practice.
What happens every month?
Every month, a new box of handwriting activities arrives. Your child writes in their daily workbook and reflects on what's working and what needs tweaking. They submit photos of their work every Thursday, and I post a group video feedback every Friday showing what to keep doing and what to adjust. Plus, two live group lessons each month — one on legibility, one on speed.
- Club =
- Live Group Lessons +
- Monthly writing activities +
- Weekly Reviews
Why join the Get Set Write® club?
KNOW WHAT TO DO
Stop guessing what to improve.
REGULAR PRACTICE
Build skills little and often.
EXPERT FEEDBACK
Know what to work on next.
MADE FOR TEENS
Age-appropriate, never babyish.
BUILD CONFIDENCE
Feel more confident about writing.
STAY MOTIVATED
Keep practising without nagging.
Hi, I'm Sheilagh, the person behind Get Set Write.
I created it because there was nothing on the market for this age group. Every handwriting workbook was for younger children — and let’s face it, no teen in their right mind would want to do those practice worksheets!
I wanted something that would actually engage 11–14 year olds. Everything in the club focuses on small, steady changes that make writing feel easier — and confidence grow naturally.
I help take the nagging out of improving handwriting so you can stay Mum and Dad. I hope to see your child in the club soon.
Best wishes
Sheilagh
(Children’s occupational therapist and a handwriting expert.)
"I hear it all the time, you can't teach handwriting to older children. RUBBISH. It is about finding the right person. With the right skills and techniques. Who knows how to capture the attention of a teen."
Sheilagh, founder of Help with Handwriting
It starts from Day 1...
It doesn’t matter what handwriting style your child writes with — what matters is how they learn to improve it.
See how Eddie, Shaunie and Ioannis were able to say what went well and what could be even better. Every daily writing activity asks them to think about these questions.
Why your child needs to join this October?
Join between 22nd - 26th October and your child starts November with weekly practice and expert feedback showing them the small changes that make their handwriting readable. No relearning how to write, just clear improvements before another term passes with teachers struggling to mark their work.
Your membership options
£39/month (UK) — international postage added at checkout. Your November box + starter kit ships 26th October and arrives before 1st November. Cancel anytime.
We help students from the UK and worldwide including America, Canada, Australia, Asia and South Africa. Unfortunately, we cannot take students who live in Europe.
Free UK shipping. We calculate postage to other destinations when you place your order.
MONTHLY
£39
billed monthly
auto renews
- 2 x Live sessions a month on Legibility, Speed and Control.
- Weekly Feedback Friday Video Reviews
- Get Set Write® Monthly Toolbox
- Access to Club Hub (recordings, resources, calendar and parent hub)
- DofE Report
DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD
billed monthly for 3 months
£46
- All of above
- DofE Report
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
If you decide the club isn’t right for your child within 14 days of purchase, we’ll refund your membership fee.
A Few Of The Club Success Stories...
Parents love the Get Set Write® Club
What happens after your child joins?
Instant Access
Log into the Club Hub, download this month’s practice worksheets, and watch past lessons to start straight away.
Submit & Get Feedback
Submit your child’s work each week. I review up to 10 students’ handwriting live every Friday so everyone can learn from real examples.
Your November Box Arrives
Starter Kit + November Workbook arrives before 1st November, ready for the month ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Handwriting Club
Instantly. You can download PDF worksheets whilst waiting for your Starter Kit and Workbook of the month to arrive.
Yes, this handwriting club continues through the whole year. The only time a break is taken is if it is a bank holiday e.g. on Good Friday, there is no Feedback Friday video.
Absolutely. Some of our Get Set Writers are home educated (or home schooled if you are using the American term). The club can be used at anytime and anywhere. Meaning handwriting help is at your fingertips.
Everyone finds it super useful. Not only do they learn how to improve their writing most importantly they feel reassured they are not the only one in the world that finds handwriting tricky at their age.
Yes. As a club member you get 10% discount on any usual priced lessons. Links to buy lessons at a reduced rate is in the club hub parent section.
Welcome, we’d love to have you with us. We have a number of international Get Set Writers. There are group lessons set at different timezones. Allowing your child to join them and gain essential in-person handwriting help.
Unfortunately we do not ship to any country in the EU.
If you live in Australia, you might be interested to know we’ve have had parents use their child’s NDIS benefit to pay for the club. These parents said the club was OT support under the category of Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living. This is something you have to apply for without our help.
You can cancel at any time. Access to the club and all its contents (group lessons, feedback on work, monthly resource box) will continue until the end of your payment period.
3 days before any renewal, you’ll receive an email reminder. We’ll never charge you without notice.
About the handwriting practice
Yes.
Formation Lessons
Practice letter formations and joins while reinforcing the foundations of good handwriting, including posture, pencil grip and paper position.
Speed Lessons
Help children develop writing speed while keeping their handwriting neat, readable and consistent.
Feedback Friday Videos
Focus on presentation skills and common handwriting challenges seen in members’ submitted work, with practical tips and demonstrations to support improvement.
Children will need their club workbook for all lessons and activities.
Yes. As a club member you get 10% discount on any usual priced lessons. Links to buy lessons at a reduced rate is in the club hub parent section.
About the club boxes
All boxes are shipped ready to start on the 1st of the next month.
- If you are outside the UK, your box will be shipped on the 20th of the month. Cut off date for that box is the 18th.
- If you are in the UK and Channel Islands your boxes will go out on the 25th of the month. Cut off date for that box is the 21st. (In December, current members boxes will be shipped earlier due to the Christmas post).
Royal Mail sends and tracks all boxes.
"Good handwriting doesn’t just happen — it’s built through the right tools, regular practice, and the right kind of support. That’s what the Get Set Write® Club is all about."
Sheilagh, founder of Help with Handwriting