Handwriting support

Lets make it Legible!

Handwriting expert and tutor Selene Caldirola-Cutler helps children build clear, confident handwriting that matches their school’s expectations.
Every child is different—and so is every school’s handwriting style. That’s why sessions are fully personalised, focusing on the exact letter formation and skills each child needs.

Strong handwriting is especially important in exams such as the 11+, where clear presentation can make a real difference to how work is understood and marked.

Because not all schools use the same handwriting styles and letter formation programme, Selene tailors her support to each child’s individual needs and the handwriting style they are taught in school, ensuring consistency and supporting continuity with their teacher’s expectations.

Selene has also worked with schools developing handwriting policies and training teachers in effective handwriting instruction.

Common Handwriting Challenges

Poor pencil grip and control
(e.g. holds pencil awkwardly, presses too hard or too lightly, struggles to form letters)
Poor motor coordination
(e.g. writing is slow, effortful, or tiring; difficulty controlling hand movements on the page)
Illegible handwriting
(e.g. writing is hard for teachers or parents to read, inconsistent letter shapes or sizes)
Loss of confidence
(e.g. avoids writing, becomes frustrated or anxious about handwriting, reluctant to complete written work)
Slow handwriting speed
(e.g. cannot keep up with classroom tasks, finishes written work much later than peers)
Difficulty with cursive (joined-up) handwriting
(e.g. struggles to join letters smoothly, inconsistent connections between letters, finds joined writing slow or confusing)
Weak hand strength or fatigue
(e.g. hand gets tired quickly, avoids writing tasks, complains of discomfort)
Difficulty with letter formation and spacing
(e.g. letters float off the line, inconsistent spacing between words, uneven sizing)
Attention to written work organisation
(e.g. messy layout, difficulty keeping work structured on the page)
Motor Coordination difficulties (e.g neurodiversity)
Dysgraphia

Why Handwriting Matters

Recently The University of Tokyo and NTT Data Institute of Management Consulting published a study explaining that handwriting increases brain activity more than when using a smartphone or tablet.

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