How to help primary and secondary school children with dysgraphia

The Sad Truth of the Pen Licence

by magiclink | Apr 3, 2026 | cursive, cursive handwriting, Dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyslexia and handwriting, dyspraxia, handwriting tuition, magic link handwriting, penmanship

What is a pen licence? The sad truth of the pen licence is that in many UK schools, children eagerly await the moment they can swap their pencil for a pen. This transition is seen as a major milestone, often celebrated with awards. Writing with both pencil and...

How to Help Left-handers Write Neatly

by magiclink | Apr 2, 2026 | cursive handwriting, Dysgraphia, handwriting programme, handwriting tuition, joined-up handwriting, Left-handers, penmanship

According to the BBC approximately 10% of the world population is left-handed Important tips to help left-handers write neatly are explained below. Left-handed children can find skills harder because of difficulty using common right-handed equipment such as...

My Child Hated Writing. Now He Loves It.

by lee dein | Mar 29, 2026 | cursive handwriting, Dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyslexia and handwriting, Dyslexia Support, dyspraxia, handwriting programme, magic link handwriting

Finding the right handwriting programme for children in the UK is one of the most common challenges parents face. If you have ever watched your child struggle with handwriting – gripping the pen too tightly, letters going in every direction,...

Magic Link Boosts Performance in Secondary School

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,...

Reasons for Bad Handwriting

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...

10 Ways to Motivate Reluctant Writers

by lee dein | Jun 20, 2023 | cursive, cursive handwriting, Dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Handwriting help for teenagers, handwriting programme, handwriting tuition, handwriting tutor, home educated and handwriting, hypermobile, Improve Handwriting, Magic Link Handwriting Education Franchise

Introduction: Writing is vital for both academic success and personal development, yet many children resist putting pen to paper. In 10 Ways to Motivate Reluctant Writers, we share practical strategies to spark enthusiasm and build confidence using the Magic Link...