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From unreadable and anxious to legible and confident - in six lessons flat

  • One-on-one with me – an occupational therapist and published author
  • Book a taster session – be sure this is right for your child
  • Tailored to your child – aged 6 to teen
  • Online – 45 minutes per lesson, at a time of your choosing
  • Lesson frequency to suit you – 3x a week, 2x a week, weekly, fortnightly
  • Block book 6 sessions going forward
  • Payment via Paypal
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Mum, dad, parent, carer...

Does any of the following sound familiar?
  • Their handwriting is sloppy and inconsistent. You’re wondering how to help and where to begin.
  • Your child has lots of ideas but can’t get them down on paper. You’re both frustrated.
  • Your child still hasn’t got their pen licence (not “consistent” enough, apparently). You know they’re capable and dread them being last to get their licence.
  • Your child tires easily. They’re now falling below expected levels. 
  • You’re seeing a new level of scruffy writing. And you’re increasingly anxious over your child’s exams.
Commit to 6 online lessons (taken however you wish - 3x a week, 2x a week, weekly, bi-weekly), and I’ll transform your child’s handwriting from unreadable to legible, and your child from anxious to confident.
Whatever your goal - be it legibility, securing their pen licence of passing exams

 – Lets talk

This is what the kids say...

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And this is what the parents say...
Sheilagh was a God send for my son. Patient, delightful and efficient. She gave my son valuable tips that I hope he will take through his academic life. I wish I would have found her years ago because my sons handwriting improved significantly.
Stewart FamilyMum of teenager about to start High School, California, USA
We are thrilled with the support that Sheilagh was able to provide to our son. Danny’s handwriting was large, poorly formed and difficult to read. As a result, he tended to try to avoid writing tasks. We had attempted to address this challenge several times before with no discernible improvements. Sheilagh’s Skype lessons proved to be a remarkably effective way of breaking down the ‘handwriting problem’ into manageable parts and working through each part directly with my son. By the end of our set of lessons, Danny was voluntarily picking up a pen and engaging enthusiastically with new writing opportunities.
Iseult O’C., Mum of a fantastic story writer. UK
My daughter went from zero to hero in a matter of weeks, she is now writing very confidently as well as excelling in her work at school. I highly recommend this course its worth every penny Thank you so much Sheilagh P.S. She misses the Skype calls she has with yourself.
Jitesh C., Dad of a fantastic girl who was struggling to get her pen license, London, UK
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Ready for expert handwriting help for your child?

Book your no obligation taster session now

Online lesson fees

£ 60 per lesson. Booked in blocks of 6. Payment plan available
  • 45 minute lesson
  • 15 minute parental feedback
  • Every lesson includes you and your child
  • Personalised homework to match your child's needs
  • Unlimited email support with you and your school
  • Suitable for those living in UK and abroad
  • Arranged at a time that fits in around family life
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Hi, I'm Sheilagh

Get set for leaps and bounds in your child’s handwriting But before that, you may want to know why you should trust me. Well...

  • I make it easy for EVERYONE to improve their handwriting and…
  • Everyone CAN transform their handwriting 
  • I’m a children’s occupational therapist with a fascination for handwriting
  • Over 20 years I’ve helped more than 300 children improve their handwriting
  • I’ve written two books on handwriting. ‘The Early Handwriting Toolkit’ is a best seller.

Step-by-step guidance to improve your child’s handwriting week on week

Skype?! Yes. It’s actually a brilliant solution. Skype, the online video chat app, allows us to see and hear each other. We’ll share screens and go through your child’s work as though we’re sat right next to one another. There are no time delays, no confusion over who speaks next. The sound is crisp. The picture quality is sharp. The app is free and it works whether you use PC or laptop, Android or Apple.

We’ll need five things…

  • You and your child
  • A quiet room that’s free from distractions
  • A table, paper and pen/pencil 
  • An internet-enabled device (mobile phone, tablet or laptop) 
  • Skype (it’s free)

Easy. Effective. See for yourself...

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Online lesson fees

£ 60 per lesson. Booked in blocks of 6. Payment plan available
  • 45 minute lesson
  • 15 minute parental feedback
  • Every lesson includes you and your child
  • Personalised homework to match your child's needs
  • Unlimited email support with you and your school
  • Suitable for those living in UK and abroad
  • Arranged at a time that fits in around family life
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Will it work and will my child like this approach?

In short, YES and YES.

This will be no different to private, in-person tuition in your home. The instruction is the same. The level of learning is the same. 

Skype keeps them engaged and motivated – it’s a game-changer for kids who are almost always tech-savvy, while the flexible lesson frequency is usually a god send for parents who want to choose how often their child should learn.

Book your taster lesson

Ready for expert handwriting help for your child?

Book your no obligation taster session now

So, what is included?

Online

6 x Skype sessions – full support to help your child improve their handwriting, without having to leave your home (and the taster lesson ensures this is right for them).

45 minutes

Sessions are 45 minutes long, taken however often you choose. You have time to digest the content, ask questions and play an active role as a handwriting tutor.




Film them

You’ll film your child writing for 5 minutes before our first lesson. This helps me analyse their handwriting and the progress they’ve made.




In their words

Your child will tell us how they feel about their writing, through the picture-based ‘Here’s How I Write’ assessment.

 

Set goals

Handwriting goals are set each session. Your child will be there to discuss the homework produced and set new homework for next time.

Homework

I’ll provide worksheets linked to their goals. Created by myself, these worksheets have been nominated for awards, and this homework will be key to your child’s rate of progress.

Report

If you wish. I can provide an in-depth report for an additional fee of £85.

Bonus

Expect the added bonus of an impromptu appearance from ‘Indie and Angel’ – my kittens, who’s curiosity is insatiable.

Get ready to be the expert tutor your child needs

Get ready for professional guidance which provides you with all the tools you need to become your child’s handwriting teacher at home.

I’ll be able to ‘see’ your child writing before we have our first lesson. I’ll tell you what I need to see. You’ll film them on your phone. Then send it to me (by email or Whatsapp) at least two days before we meet for our first lesson (this gives me time to analyse your child’s work).

This structured, step-by-step approach results in YOU helping your child achieve results such as these. . .

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A few more words from parents

Your service has helped homework becoming much less of an issue for my daughter, as it was in the past. My daughter has gained self confidence and enjoyment of writing rather than approaching it with dread and rather than just dismissing all her handwriting as ‘rubbish’ she is now able to note areas of neatness and skill which has built on her self esteem. Finally, the handwriting report written by Sheilagh has helped teachers and teaching assistants as she moves through school to approach my daughter in a more helpful way; not putting pressure on her to write quickly or write joined up but accepting her limitations and being more positive and encouraging with her. Thank you Sheilagh.
Heidi P.Mum of two. Manchester, UK.
Thank you so much for all your help. My son has benefitted immensely from the sessions.
Mariam A.Mum of a very talented boy who likes to rap, London.
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This is for you if:

This is not for you if:

  • Your child has difficulties with their handwriting.
  • You have access to the internet and a printer.
  • You have time to encourage, support and supervise handwriting homework.
  • You’re ready for extra help beyond your child's school.
  • You have the time to attend the lessons with your child.
  • Your child is 6 years or under (they may find this way of teaching difficult to follow).
  • Your child finds it difficult to follow instructions.
  • Your child has an action-packed diary - into which handwriting will be squeezed.

Here's what happens when you click on the button to. purchase. . .

  1. You’ll be asked to pick your child’s first lesson time and date.
  2. Payment is by Paypal 
  3. Receive confirmation and a welcome letter by email. The welcome email will contain guidance notes of what to do before our first lesson and how to book the remainder 5 lessons.

P.S. Not sure what to do?

Wondering whether this is really right for your child? Uncertain as to whether you can play tutor? Whatever’s holding you back, there’s no pressure here. Let’s talk about it. Send me an email or book a discovery telephone call. 

Whether you do or you don’t, here’s my best advice – act. Do something to help your child improve their handwriting. You sought out my website – and you did so for a reason. There are other ways I can help your child’s handwriting in addition to Skype tuition. 

Handwriting difficulties do not go away. The amazing thing about these Skype lessons is the speed with which a child can progress from anxious and unsure to confident, determined and able to make improvements – even when I am not there.

Ready to do something today? Book now.

Frequently asked questions:

Can you provide my child’s school with a report?

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.

How does this REALLY work?

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.

What challenges can you help my child overcome?

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. 

Just how tailored are the lessons?

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.

My child is embarrassed by their handwriting. I’m not sure this is right for 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.

Do you see teenagers?

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. 

We are not UK based, does that matter?

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. 

 

What is your availability?

This fluctuates but usually your child can be seen in less than 2 weeks. I offer handwriting lessons every day except Fridays and Sundays. At the time of paying you’ll be able to book your first lesson.

How much does it cost?

Each lesson costs £60. 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).

How do I pay?

Payment is made via Paypal at the time of making an appointment.

If you are paying in another currency Paypal will convert the sum into pounds.

Payment is in full.

How long do the lessons last for?

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. 

What happens during a lesson?

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
Do I need to be there?

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.




Online handwriting fees

£ 60 per lesson. Booked in blocks of 6. Payment plan available
  • 45 minute lesson
  • 15 minute parental feedback
  • Every lesson includes you and your child
  • Personalised homework to match your child's needs
  • Unlimited email support with you and your school
  • Suitable for those living in UK and abroad
  • Arranged at a time that fits in around family life
Book Now
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