The sad truth behind the pen licence
What is a pen licence? A pen licence is a formal recognition by a class teacher which grants permission to their pupil to use a pen once their handwriting is regarded as being of a good standard. Teachers believe that a child needs to reach a certain standard...
Magic Link – an Occupational Therapist perspective
An O.T Perspective As an Occupational Therapist I wanted to describe my perspective when teaching many children with poor handwriting. I have been working as a Dyslexia specialist with children experiencing specific learning disabilities and I found...
Does your child need a handwriting tutor? The Telegraph – by Anna Maxted
Does your child need a handwriting tutor? by Anna Maxted 13 APRIL 2017 • 7:00AM A flick through the writing book of my 10-year old renders me slate-faced for the duration of parents’ evening. His ‘penmanship’ – though it takes gall...
Poor handwriting may cause anxiety & low-self esteem
Poor handwriting may lead to anxiety & low-self esteem A study in 2014, found that anxiety is one of the most common causes of distress in children and young people in the classroom, affecting as many as one in five primary...
Advantages of the Magic Link Handwriting Programme for home educated pupils
There are many advantage of using the Magic Link Handwriting Programme for home educated pupils. Many parents choose to teach their children at home instead of enrolling them and making them study within the formal setting of a public or private school. The Magic Link... 