by lee dein | Apr 4, 2026 | 11+exam, 7 + exam, cursive handwriting, Dysgraphia, dyslexia, handwriting and communication, Handwriting help for teenagers, handwriting practice, handwriting tuition, home educated and handwriting, hypermobile, magic link handwriting, occupational therapy, penmanship
In the digital world, handwriting might seem like a relic of the past, but its importance in academic performance remains crucial. This blog highlights the ways poor handwriting can affect students’ grades and how Magic Link can provide a solution to improve...
by lee dein | Mar 10, 2025 | 11+exam, cursive handwriting, Duke of Edinburgh, Dysgraphia, handwriting and communication, Handwriting help for teenagers, handwriting practice, home educated and handwriting, Magic Link in schools
Discover how the Magic Link Handwriting Programme boosts performance in secondary school with a structured and effective method that helps students write quickly and legibly while maintaining clarity and fluency. Handwriting speed is crucial for academic success,...
by lee dein | Oct 17, 2024 | 11+exam, 7 + exam, cursive, cursive handwriting, Dysgraphia, handwriting programme
Reasons for Bad Handwriting Handwriting is a crucial life skill that plays a vital role in communication, academic success, and cognitive development. Yet, handwriting quality has been steadily declining among students today. Multiple factors contribute to poor...
by magiclink | Aug 30, 2020 | 11+exam, Handwriting help for teenagers, handwriting practice, handwriting tuition, handwriting tutor, Improve Handwriting, joined-up handwriting, penmanship
Parents often ask teachers or tutors if good handwriting matters in the 11+ exams. Clear, tidy handwriting makes a good first impression and enables examiners to read what is on the page. There are also many other benefits which are outlined below. What is the 11+...
by magiclink | Jan 2, 2016 | 11+exam, cursive handwriting, Dysgraphia, dyslexia and handwriting, handwriting and communication, handwriting programme, handwriting tuition, hypermobile, Improve Handwriting, joined-up handwriting, magic link handwriting, penmanship
Why the Lead-in Stroke should be Abolished? Many people strongly believe that the lead-in stroke (also called the entry stroke) should be abolished from handwriting instruction. On 1st April 2021, the Department for Education (DfE) made an important announcement: “At...
