What if handwriting practice didn’t feel like homework?
It doesn't in my handwriting club
For students aged 11–14 (Key Stage 3)
Welcome to the Get Set Write Club
A place to improve handwriting legibility and speed whilst still keeping it fun.
What happens when you join?
You’ll get a big welcome from me, then:
Learn new techniques
10 minutes a day
Submit work for advice
Celebrate the changes
Recent club boxes
I’m not a teacher – I’m an Occupational Therapist
Why learn from me?
Hi, I’m Sheilagh.
My lessons are practical and down-to-earth.
With my help, you’ll be able to:
- Write more clearly so everyone can read your work.
- Reduce exam stress because your writing will be understood.
- Make your effort count — see the marks match the work.
- Avoid embarrassing moments of unreadable writing.
- Feel confident showing your work.
You’ll notice it’s working the moment you think: “Omg, I wrote that!”
Ready to surprise yourself? Join the club today.
Best wishes
Sheilagh
- Did you know we plant a tree every month your a member to offset your writing practice?
Before and after evidence from Sam
Sam, a student just like you, made this progress in 3 months of being a club member.
Your club timetable
Wednesday
Zoom Group Lessons – 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. 8am, 7pm, 8pm BST.
Thursday
Students submit work for review.
Friday
Weekly Feedback Friday video emailed.
Frequently Asked Questions by Students
(If you are a parent or a school, you can look at our FAQs for you on this page.)
About the Get Set Write club:
No. You will be encouraged to write in your usual handwriting but suggestions will be made on how to make it easier to read. If I think you might benefit from joining up your letters or printing them I will suggest this. This is a handwriting practice club where you are shown techniques, advice is given but it is up to you if you follow it.
Every month the boxes are posted out between the 21st and 25th of the month. Firstly, I post the international club members their boxes as they need more time for the post to reach them. Next, I post the UK boxes on the 25th. This means everyone is ready to start on the 1st of the month.
That is ok, I am very realistic, we all have other lives. What I do know is that the more you practice, the easier handwriting becomes. I created a workbook around interesting historical events.
Some students can do different days to others. For example a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. However others can do Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Hence why you have 365 days of writing activities.
In fact, the writing activities should take about 10 minutes or less to do. They are not going to take up your whole evening.
Totally agree with you.
The Get Set Write club, formally known as the handwriting practice club, was created for you in mind. Club members have helped shape it. They chose the labels on the box. They chose the front cover of the books and they even came up with the name. You will be treated with respect, your opinions will be heard and you’ll never be asked to do something that a 5 year old would be happy to do.
About the group Zoom lessons:
I totally understand. And it is for this reason that all the recorded group feedback is anonymous. The work is emailed into me but I hide everyone’s names. If you are uncertain on how it works, check out the video at the top of this page. I did not mention the persons name once!
No. It would be nice to see your face but if you wish not to have your camera on that is fine. I do ask that you have your name displayed. They are not scary lessons, we always start off with a fun quiz each time.
For handwriting there are some rules that I teach. This makes changes easy to happen.
For the club, come with an open mind. Many students find handwriting tricky and we can all learn from each other.
For the Zoom lessons, camera can be on or off. If on, you can change your screen background once. Make sure your real name is shown. Mute yourself when not talking. Ask any handwriting question you want to.
We are here to have FUN. (It is not like a school lesson – I promise you)
