An effective and, dare we say, enjoyable handwriting programme that’s changing lives up and down the land. ‘It really is magic,’ said one happy parent whose son’s handwriting has been ‘transformed’. ‘And he hasn’t even finished the course yet!’
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Overview
We have met with Magic Link Handwriting’s staff. In addition, 37 clients and 29 tutors have completed an on-line survey (sent to 420 clients and 37 tutors), with at least eight of these respondents also interviewed briefly by phone.
- Type of tutoring offered
- In-person
- Learning centre
- UK areas covered in person
- London
- Home Counties
- The South
- The North
- Midlands
Who are they?
Dismayed by a ‘lack of effective programmes for children who struggle with handwriting’, Lee Dein decided to take the bold step of creating her own. Drawing on the latest research and methodologies, along with her 30+ years of experience as a speech
What do they offer?
Parents say Magic Link ‘changes children’s lives’. ‘The improvement in my child’s handwriting was stark over a very short period,’ said one, ‘and in turn, has improved her overall confidence.’ Others told us the programme had an impact on their
- Education levels
- Primary
- KS3
- Subjects available include
- English
- SEN
- Support for students with special educational needs
The finer details
Not a week goes by without Lee receiving a new enquiry from someone wanting to teach the course. ‘But I am very selective about who I take – only one out of every 50 or so applicants is successful,’ she says.
Candidates need qualified teacher
- Tutor Association
- Member of The Tutors’ Association
- Charitable/pro bono work
- None
Costs and conditions
Tutors charge £40 per 45-minute lesson (or £80 per double lesson lasting 90 minutes if parents want their child to complete the programme quicker) – with no more than 12 single or six double lessons generally required. On top of this, parents must
- Cost
- £40-40/hour
£120 registration fee
What the tutor company says
‘The Magic Link Handwriting method has been highly successful and easy to learn for children who have faced challenges with legible writing. This includes those who have previously received handwriting instruction at school or occupational therapy
The last word
An effective and, dare we say, enjoyable handwriting programme that’s changing lives up and down the land. ‘It really is magic,’ said one happy parent whose son’s handwriting has been ‘transformed’. ‘And he hasn’t even finished the course yet!’
