Group Lessons & Prices
Group Lessons for 6-18 yrs
Group lessons for primary and secondary pupils (6-18 yrs) take place in London and around the UK, typically with 2 to 6 children. We do not teach 5-year-olds, as they require more individual attention to grasp the basics.
Sessions involve direct work and demonstrations, with 10-minute daily homework assigned for essential practice. Group lessons boost learning by providing collaborative, enjoyable, and supportive environments. They contribute to a formal and effective educational setting, fostering a friendly and fun learning atmosphere. The repetition in group activities speeds up learning by reinforcing concepts and skills rapidly.
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.
For Years 9 and 10, Magic Link may count as the Skills Section of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Bronze or Silver level. Please check with the school DofE Leader before booking. Students receive lessons once a week for three months, gaining a valuable and lasting life skill while meeting their DofE requirements. More info here.
30 Simple Steps
The Magic Link programme has 30 structured steps covering word,s 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 – Initial Consultation
£40 for single lessons, or
£80 for double lessons
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.
On average the whole programme takes 10-12 single lessons or 5-6 double lessons to complete the whole programme. Pupils over 7 may chose to take 90-minute double lessons to complete the programme more quickly. For Years 9 and 10, a three-month option may count towards the Skills Section of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
In group lessons, children build confidence in handwriting and spelling.
We advise purchasing the 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 – Subsequent Lessons (per child)
£40 for single lessons, or
£80 for 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, chose your nearest teacher, complete the contact form, upload a handwriting sample and your teacher will contact you.
Parents must purchase the £120 workbook pack directly from their chosen Magic Link teacher, who will provide this in the first lesson. Then guided through 30 steps for fast and clear, cursive handwriting.
Online: Purchase the online course and printable Magic Link worksheets. Then contact one of our dedicated teachers who provide personalised email feedback.
Refresher Course
Schools sometimes neglect to reinforce Magic Link, resulting in children forgetting the technique. Pupils may need to redo the entire course, requiring the purchase of the full pack for £120. Alternatively, they may only need to redo Workbook 3, priced at £50. Please send us a recent handwriting sample for assessment.
Payment
By cash, cheque or bank transfer the end of each session. Pupils who are on pupil premium can be paid directly from the school, as long as written permission has been granted. Payment can also be made directly into Paypal account: paypal.me/MagicLinkLtd
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 and Yellowbird education in Fulham and surrounding areas 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
Magic Link handwriting programme 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.
We offer INSET days about the importance of good handwriting skills and how Magic Link can help resolve those issues. Click here for information.
15 Benefits of a School Licence– click here.
Our Magic Link Teachers
All certified Magic Link handwriting teachers follow the central policies and standards set by Magic Link Ltd. Lee Dein teaches from her own premises in Finchley, North London. Other teachers are self-employed and deliver the same structured programme independently. Please contact teachers directly to arrange lessons and make payment.
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.
