Handwriting

Find out when it may be appropriate for children to use a laptop or speech-to-text instead of handwriting in KS2 and KS3, and how this can support learning and confidence.

Discover how pencil grips can support children with handwriting and fine motor difficulties, including which types may help and how to choose the right one.

Find out why handwriting often becomes harder in KS2 and KS3, including increased writing demands, fatigue, and speed pressures, plus practical ways to support learners.

Learn the signs of dysgraphia in children, how it affects handwriting and written work, and practical ways parents and teachers can support confidence and learning.

Is it just untidy handwriting, or a sign of something more? Discover how writing difficulties can overlap with other learning needs.

Dysgraphia, DCD, or dyslexia? While these SpLDs may overlap, each has its own profile. This comparison breaks down what makes each unique — and how tailored support can make all the difference.

For many learners, handwriting is hard work. Touch typing can open the door to easier expression — and faster, clearer work.

Should they learn cursive or stick with printed? This blog explores which handwriting style supports legibility, comfort, and confidence.