Saffron Cooksey - Magic Link Handwriting Cardiff

26/08/2026

Next week, nearly HALF A MILLION pupils across Wales will be heading back to school. 📚
New teachers. New subjects. New challenges.

When it’s time to put pen to paper, can your child confidently show what they know?

With more schoolwork happening on laptops and tablets, it’s easy to overlook an essential skill children still rely on throughout their education.

Yet handwritten examinations remain a significant part of GCSE assessment, requiring pupils to communicate their knowledge effectively under timed conditions. ⏱️

Being able to write clearly, fluently and at a practical speed can make a real difference when pupils need to get their knowledge and ideas onto the page.

🌟 Magic Link Handwriting classes help children and teenagers develop clearer, more fluent and confident handwriting — skills they can take straight back into the classroom.
✏️ Let’s get their handwriting up to speed for the academic year ahead.
📩 Message me for details and availability.
Magic Link Handwriting

18/09/2024

Do your child’s school still use pen licenses? Pen licenses have unintentionally caused many children to feel a sense of failure, especially those who take longer to achieve them. The pressure to earn the license can leave some children feeling left behind or inadequate, damaging their self-esteem and motivation. It creates an unnecessary divide in the classroom, whereby children who struggle with handwriting are often left with the feeling that they are not good enough, leading to frustration and low confidence.

But it doesn’t have to be this way! Help your child start this academic year strong by equipping them with the skills to achieve their fullest potential — Transform their Handwriting, Boost their Confidence, and Watch Them glow with pride at their progress in the Magic Link Handwriting Programme! 📚✨

Please comment below or PM me to book one of the limited Friday or Saturday spaces.
Saffron 🙏

05/09/2024

Handwriting, especially cursive, offers more than just a way to communicate—it supports children’s mental health by promoting mindfulness. Unlike word processing, the smooth, continuous movements of cursive help reduce anxiety and enhance emotional regulation in children, creating a calming, reflective practice in our fast-paced world.

But with the rise of technology in classrooms, we’re leaving behind these benefits. Instead of encouraging practices that reduce stress, screen time is often offered as a reward for finishing work quickly- this can often cause children to rush through their work for a screen time dopamine hit.

If like me, you’re saddened by this shift, you’re not alone—many parents feel like they’re fighting a losing battle when tech time is used as a reward and children bring that dependency on tech home. Let’s push for more balance before our children and teens lose touch with the relaxing, calming benefits of flowing handwriting.

Please get in touch to book a space.
Saffron 🙏

04/09/2024

🎉 Celebrating Success with the Magic Link Handwriting Programme! ✍️

Check out the beaming smiles from just some of the students who’ve completed the Magic Link Handwriting Programme! The pride on their faces says it all, and here’s why:

1️⃣ Boosted Confidence: The structured, easy-to-follow lessons help students master clear, legible handwriting. With every session, their confidence improves as they see their progress on paper.

2️⃣ Improved Academic Performance: Neat handwriting isn’t just about appearance —it plays a crucial role in academic success. Clear handwriting means fewer mistakes and better grades!

3️⃣ Enhanced Motivation to Learn: Improved handwriting ignites a passion for learning, as students feel proud of their progress and are eager to tackle new challenges.

4️⃣ Sustained Interest and Engagement: The visible improvement in handwriting keeps students engaged, encouraging them to stay committed and enjoy the learning process.

Help your child start this academic year strong by equipping them with the skills to achieve their fullest potential —Transform their Handwriting, Boost their Confidence, and Watch Them glow with pride at their progress in the Magic Link Handwriting Programme! 📚✨

Please comment below or pm me to book one of the limited Friday or Saturday spaces.
Saffron 🙏

28/08/2024

Do you have a child with ADHD or dyslexia? Are you looking for a way to support their learning? Magic Link Handwriting is a Game-Changer for Kids with Dyslexia and ADHD! ✏️

As a former specialist teacher I know all too well how frustrated a child with dyslexia or ADHD might feel in school!

Handwriting might seem like a daunting task and the least of their worries but research into neuroscience proves that handwriting tuition can be the answer you’ve been looking for.

Here’s why the Magic Link Handwriting program can make a world of difference:

1️⃣ Boosts Letter Recognition: Neuroscience shows that connecting letters in a flowing cursive style reinforces letter shapes in the brain, reducing common dyslexia errors like "b" and "d" confusion.
2️⃣ Enhances Focus and Calm: The rhythmic, flowing motion of near-cursive writing is known to engage the brain’s motor and cognitive pathways, improving focus and reducing impulsivity—key challenges for children with ADHD.
3️⃣ Improves Reading Fluency: Writing in cursive creates stronger neural connections that enhance reading speed and accuracy.
5️⃣ Builds Confidence: Mastering a structured, neat form of handwriting can give your child a sense of accomplishment, making them feel capable and confident.
6️⃣ Reduces Anxiety: The structured, repetitive motion of cursive handwriting can have a calming effect, reducing anxiety and providing a mental break from the frustrations of learning difficulties.

Help your child start the school year strong with self belief, resilience and calm! 🌟

Please comment below or pm me to book one of the limited Friday or Saturday spaces.
Saffron 🙏

26/08/2024

✏️ Boost Your Child’s Confidence, wellbeing and Motivation with Magic Link Handwriting! ✍️

As a former specialist teacher, I've seen firsthand how children who struggle with low confidence or frustration often find it difficult to learn. That’s why starting the school year with self-belief and a calm mindset is so crucial. The Magic Link handwriting program can make all the difference. 📝

The act of repetitive, flowing handwriting isn’t just about neat letters—it’s a calming, meditative practice that helps children relax and focus. This neat, easy to use cursive style enhances concentration and boosts motivation, helping children and young people stay engaged and absorb new information more effectively.

This is a simple, but beautiful handwriting style with which your child can develop a powerful tool for both academic success and confidence. Moreover the proven ease of this style helps develop fine motor skills in right & left-handed children, and children with hyper mobility and dyspraxia.

Imagine your child walking into the classroom feeling motivated and ready to learn, knowing they can achieve their full potential. That’s the magic of Magic Link!

Help your child start the school year strong with the gift of good handwriting! 🌟

Please comment below or pm me to book one of the limited spaces.
Saffron 🙏

16/08/2024

✍️ MAGIC LINK HANDWRITING PROGRAMME:
Last chance to join the Summer School on 19th-23rd August! ⌛️

Could handwriting issues be holding your child back academically? 😬

Are your child’s handwriting difficulties a source of stress and frustration that’s affecting their motivation and well-being? 😖

📍The Magic Link font makes learning how to write correctly a simple and achievable task. The simple Magic Link font makes letters easy to form. This font has been designed to promote speed and result in smooth, flowing joined-up handwriting.

📍The bright, worksheets use clear colour-coding and each vowel has its own colour. This is a motivator, which also improves reading and spelling

📍The Magic Link Handwriting Programme is perfect for all pupils including children with dyslexia, dyspraxia, Asperger’s syndrome, hypermobility or children who are simply left-handed.

📍This highly structured programme starts at the basic level and progresses through vowels and vowel combinations. All pupils are able to achieve legible, cursive writing once all 30 steps are complete.

📍At the end of the programme there is a “Certificate of Achievement” which provides an extra motivator.

📍The progressive nature of the programme means that children notice positive results week by week. This makes the programme highly engaging and rewarding for students.

Sessions take place in Cardiff in a supportive small group of up to 6 students. If you would like to find out how I can support your child/teen with their handwriting, motivation, learning and confidence please get in touch. ✍️
I’d be very happy to talk through solutions with you✨
Saffron
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22/07/2024

22/07/2024

🌟 Secure Your Child’s Spot Today!🌟
I am thrilled to announce the much-anticipated MAGIC LINK HANDWRITING Summer Programme!

If you want to fast-track your child or teen to achieve neat, legible cursive handwriting and boost their self-belief and motivation for the upcoming academic year, this course is perfect for you.

Spaces are limited, so act very quickly! The Magic Link programme is a child and teen-friendly, 30-step process designed to help anyone with messy or illegible handwriting, including those who are hypermobile, have dyslexia or dyspraxia, or are left-handed.

The sessions will be conducted in a small group setting in my home in Cardiff. This engaging and fun programme has been tried and tested many times with remarkable success.

Benefits include:
✔️Increased Motivation: Clear and legible writing boosts confidence and encourages a can-do attitude towards learning.

✔️Less stress: The continuous flow of cursive writing can reduce school work and homework stress and improve overall wellbeing. The smooth, rhythmic motions of cursive writing can be soothing and meditative, reducing anxiety and promoting a state of calm.

✔️Boosted Academic Performance: Good handwriting can lead to better grades as students are able to express their thoughts more clearly and legibly in their written work.

These sessions are suitable for children and teens aged 6-16. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Comment below or PM me to book one of the remaining spaces.
Warmest wishes,
Saffron

28/04/2024

MAGIC LINK HANDWRITING CARDIFF ✍️

😖Is your child frustrated or demotivated in school?
😣Could slow or difficult to read handwriting be hindering their progress?
😤Do they have meltdowns over homework because they dislike writing?
🥺Are their handwriting difficulties destroying their confidence and preventing them from achieving their potential?

Here is what happens when a child struggles on a daily basis:

💠Unsupported children become extremely frustrated and demotivated. Teachers all too often describe them as “lazy” or “a dreamer”.
💠 They are negatively judged. People don’t understand that avoidance strategies are most often the result of low self esteem brought about by negative experiences and feelings of failure.
💠 When asked these children will all too often describe themselves as “dumb”, “sad”, “different” or “stupid”.

The frustration of being asked to do something for around 70% of every day that you find extremely hard can never be underestimated.

I am passionate about improving children’s confidence, wellbeing, motivation and self belief.

If you are worried that illegible handwriting could be holding them back, it’s never too late to improve it. 🎯

The Magic Link Handwriting Programme ® teaches neat, cursive, joined-up handwriting in 30 simple steps. Grades improve as handwriting becomes neater and faster and self-confidence increases.

I am a highly experienced specialist teacher and will be running a SUMMER HANDWRITING PROGRAMME this July in Cardiff.

To find out more please pm me or comment below. ⬇️