Group Lessons & Prices
Group Lessons for 6-18 yr olds
Group lessons for primary and secondary pupils (6-18 yrs) take place in London and around the UK, in small groups, usually around 2 – 6 children. Sessions are held primarily in teachers’ homes and occasionally in school settings. Lessons operate on a drop-off basis and are taught without parents present, supporting a structured and focused learning environment. We do not offer home visits.
Sessions involve direct, face-to-face teaching, supported by 10-minute of daily homework. Group lessons provide a collaborative environment that reinforces key concepts and helps pupils progress more quickly.
We do not teach 5-year-olds, as they require more individual support. Parents are advised to purchase the online course and may contact us again once their child turns 6.
Completion Time
Pupils typically complete the Magic Link handwriting programme in 10–12 single or 5–6 double lessons, with slight variation depending on age and handwriting issues.
This evidence-based course delivers proven results, with before-and-after samples collected from every child to show clear, measurable improvement.
Duke of Edinburgh Award – Skills Section: We offer handwriting lessons for Years 9 and 10 at Bronze and Silver level. Students receive weekly lessons for three months and gain a lasting handwriting skill to improve grades and confidence. Please check with your school’s DofE Leader before booking. We provide both online and face-to-face options. More info here.
30 Simple Steps
The Magic Link programme has 30 structured steps covering words sentences, numbers, punctuation and free writing, leading to progressively neater handwriting. Each colour-coded step adds motivation and fun. For older pupils, we provide age-appropriate consolidation exercises to reinforce learning. Magic Link builds essential skills to boost confidence and academic performance.
45 or 90 minute sessions
Children receive instruction in small groups, where they engage in highly-structured single lessons lasting 45 minutes or 90 minute double sessions which allow faster completion of the programme. Our group lessons have proven to be excellent and effective, encouraging children to collaborate and achieve maximum improvement in handwriting, spelling, confidence and speed.
Price For Initial Consultation
£40 – single lesson, or
£80 – double lesson
Plus £120 for workbook pack
We teach children aged 6-18 yrs old and do not accept 5-year-olds as we wait until they are 6 to introduce cursive, allowing a better understanding of the basics. Lessons are drop-off only without parents present.
Most pupils complete the programme in 10-12 single lessons or 5-6 double lessons. Pupils over 7 may choose 90-minute double lessons to progress more quickly. For Years 9 and 10 a three-month option may count towards the Skills Section of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
The initial consultation includes taking a handwriting sample and providing 3 Magic Link workbooks, a homework book and 2 triangular pencils, to develop neat cursive handwriting and improve speed spelling presentation and confidence.
Although pencils are provided in the pack, we advise purchasing extra recommended pens and pencils from our website to use in group lessons and at school. The consultation fee applies to pupils who have not attended Magic Link classes for 12 months or more.
Price For Subsequent Lessons (per child)
£40 – single lessons, or
£80 – double lessons
Children taking single 45-minute lessons typically need 10 to 12 lessons to complete the course. Those who choose 90-minute double lessons usually complete the course in 5 to 6 lessons.
To reach their full potential quickly, children are asked to copy sentences for 10 minutes daily in their Magic Link homework book. The final workbook offers a wide range of consolidation exercises to reinforce neat, cursive handwriting and improve speed, spelling, presentation, story writing, and confidence. Older children receive more advanced consolidation worksheets tailored to their age and skills. Teenagers benefit from exercises designed to support mature writing styles and academic requirements, helping them develop clear, organised handwriting suited to essays, reports, and extended writing tasks essential for school success. At the programme’s end (step 30), pupils transfer their new skills to schoolwork.
To highlight the incredible transformation, every parent receives a “before” and “after” handwriting sample at the conclusion of the course, showcasing the remarkable progress made by their child.
Book Lessons
Face-to-face: Our Magic Link teachers provide face-to face group lessons, for 6-18 yrs olds, conducted in the teacher’s home. We do not offer home visits. To enrol, please chose your nearest teacher and apply to ONE teaher only. Complete the contact form, upload a handwriting sample and your teacher will contact you. Please do not apply to multiple teachers, as this causes unnecessary confusion and delays.
Parents purchase the £120 workbook pack from their chosen Magic Link teacher and follow the 30-step cursive handwriting programme.
Online: Purchase the online course and printable Magic Link worksheets. Then contact one of our dedicated teachers who provide personalised email feedback.
Refresher Course
Sometimes children have not practised enough or schools have failed to reinforce the Magic Link technique. As a result, pupils can forget the method. In such cases, they may need to repeat the full course, which requires purchasing the complete pack (£120). Alternatively, they may only need to repeat workbooks (£50 each). Please send us a recent handwriting sample so we can advise on the most suitable option.
Payment
Payment methods vary between teachers. Some request advance payment for packs and lessons and others offer pay-as-you-go. Please follow the payment instructions given by your teacher.
Some schools may choose to use Pupil Premium funding to cover the cost of lessons. This must be arranged directly with the school and approved by them.
Switching Teachers
If parents wish to switch to another Magic Link teacher, parents must pay an additional £50 administration charge to Magic Link Ltd for workbooks and case notes to be transferred to the new teacher. Parents will also need to re-enrol via the website and provide the new teacher with a current sample of handwriting and photos of homework from the previous teacher.
Cancellation Policy
No charge will be made for cancellations made 48 hours prior to the appointment. Otherwise, a full charge will be made, subject to discretion.
Intensive Half-term for Primary
Selected dates run by some of our teachers run intensive, fast-track, 5-day courses during the school holidays. Please check their profile page or fill in their contact form with your message request and they will get back to you.
Intensive Half-term for Secondary
Some teachers run intensive, fast-track, courses during the school holidays for secondary school pupils. Please check their profile page to see whether they are offer the course or fill in their contact form with your message request and they will get back to you.
Online Options-Home Use
If you wish to do the course in your own home, your child can follow the pre-recorded lessons and printable, downloadable, colour-coded worksheets. Two courses are available:
(i) Non– joined (pre-cursive) course for 5 year olds, or
(ii) Joined-up (cursive) course is for 6-18+ year olds.
School Licence & Inset
The Magic Link handwriting Licence is available for primary and secondary schools with an annual licence agreement. Pupils follow pre-recorded lessons and access printable worksheets for whole class or intervention groups. Click here for prices and purchase options.
We offer INSET days about the importance of good handwriting skills and how Magic Link can help resolve those issues. Click here.
Face-to-Face Lessons vs Online Course
| No. | Face-to-Face Lessons | Online Course |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fees set by each teacher – around £40 per lesson | £199 for the full 30-step online course |
| 2 | Workbook pack (£120) included and used for teaching | 12 months’ access (6 months for 10-step course) |
| 3 | Typically completed in 12 single or 6 double lessons (or intensively) | Progress at own pace over several weeks or months (or intensively) |
| 4 | Taught by highly experienced teachers, in small groups | Self-paced video lessons with printable worksheets |
| 5 | Real-time correction of grip and posture | Videos show correct grip and posture |
| 6 | Includes homework book and 2 triangular pencils | Printable paper included. Triangular pens/pencils must be purchased |
| 7 | Teacher guides pupil through the programme at the right pace | Parental/adult supervision required at home |
| 8 | Built-in motivation and accountability | No live correction – pupils watch the videos independently |
| 9 | For teenagers needing structured support and a Duke of Edinburgh skill. | For teenagers who prefer home learning and a Duke of Edinburgh skill (extra email feedback optional) |
| 10 | Proven results – every pupil receives a before/after comparison showing clear, measurable improvement. | Proven results – pupils show clear improvement in neatness and fluency. |
Our Magic Link Teachers
All certified Magic Link handwriting teachers follow the central policies, standards and structured programme set by Magic Link Ltd. Lee Dein teaches in Finchley, North London. All Magic Link teachers are self-employed and work independently. Please contact teachers directly to arrange lessons and make payment.
Magic Link Ltd oversees training and programme standards but is not responsible for payments made to individual teachers or for any matters arising from their lessons, including conduct, communication, safeguarding or cancellations. Any concerns should be raised directly with the teacher.
Safeguarding
Magic Link takes safeguarding seriously and has a safeguarding policy which all accredited teachers are required to read, sign and follow.
All Magic Link teachers are experienced and qualified professionals, hold a current enhanced DBS check, and are approved based on their qualifications, experience and professional standards. Lessons are delivered in small group settings and it is normal practice for parents to drop children off for sessions.
Magic Link does not audit individual premises or require DBS checks for other adults living in a teacher’s household. DBS requirements apply to the teacher delivering the tuition, in line with standard UK private tutoring practice.
Families who prefer not to attend face-to-face lessons may choose the Magic Link online course, completed at home.
How to Become a Magic Link Teacher?
If you are an experienced and qualified primary or secondary school Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist or Occupational Therapist and interested in the joining our Magic Link franchise, please click here for more information.