The Handwriting Tutor Kent

 A significant number of children experience difficulties with handwriting and as a result are unable to achieve their true potential.  Often handwriting is taught poorly in the early years at school. Our education system requires pupils to write for more than half of their time in Primary school. Handwriting is required at GCSE and A-Levels, even in Maths and Science. Although children are allowed access to laptops for exams, poor handwriting will hinder a child's academic achievements.

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I have helped many children with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia, ADHD, autism and cerebral palsy.  

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The Handwriting Association promotes the importance of legible handwriting.  Their poster highlights the components required to achieve this.

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The national curriculum teacher assessment framework advises that primary school children should be able to:

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• KeyStage 1 (KS1) – Working at greater depth “use the diagonal and horizontal strokes needed to join some letters”.

• Key Stage 2 (KS2) – Working at expected standard “maintain legibility in joined handwriting when writing at speed”

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Many of the students I teach are bright and capable but find that handwriting difficulties affect their schoolwork, confidence, or exam performance. My sessions focus on improving handwriting in a practical, age-appropriate way — developing clear, fluent, and efficient writing that works in real classroom and GCSE exam conditions.

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I support pupils who:
• struggle with messy or hard-to-read handwriting
• write slowly or tire easily when writing
• lose marks because teachers or examiners cannot read their work
• need to prepare for SATs, GCSEs, or school assessments
• want to build confidence in written work

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Each programme is personalised, focusing on letter formation, spacing, writing fluency, and stamina, with strategies that fit naturally into school life.

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During the first lesson I will assess your child’s handwriting skills which will include posture, pencil grip, fine motor control, letter formation and writing speed.  Specific techniques will be taught which will quickly transform your child’s writing. Most children improve greatly after 10-12 lessons producing legible, fluent and speedy writing. These lessons are best supported by 5-10 minutes daily homework.

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Improved handwriting increases confidence and self esteem leading to a solid platform for future achievement.

 

 

As schools are becoming increasingly cautious about allowing laptops in exams, it is more important than ever for students to develop clear, fluent handwriting skills they can rely on for legible schoolwork and exams.