What is Touch Typing For Kids?

Touch Typing For Kids have been running courses for over 17 years which makes this the longest running typing course for kids in the UK!

This course is run by qualified and highly experienced Specialist Teachers, Delia and Seth Gascoigne.

Delia and Seth are also Specialist Assesors and Consultants in Specific Learning Difficulties and run the well renowned Hampstead Dyslexia Clinic (est. 1984).

Touch Typing For Kids offers both 1 week intensive and weekly courses, at our premises in Finchley and schools in and around London.

These small group courses enable Delia and Seth to differentiate each child’s individual learning needs, whether beginner, intermediate or advanced.

The courses are fun, multi-sensory, motivational and empowering and suitable for all children who want to learn this life skill!

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For Schools

What ages and abilities are our courses suitable for?

This typing course is suitable for ages 7 (Year 3) to 17 (Year 12). Typing is an empowering life-skill for all children no matter what their ability. Learning to type accurately is particularly helpful for those identified with dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia, hyper-mobility and processing difficulties. Typing helps children to get their ideas down in a more efficient manner, as well as with spelling, grammar, punctuation and editing skills. TTFKs courses are used as an excellent booster for those using laptops for 11 plus exams, GCSEs and A Levels.

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Beginners

Beginners to touch-typing are shown how to type using colour coded keys that cover the keyboard, before ‘hunt and peck’ habits emerge. Memory techniques, using mnemonics and hands-on activities and games, are designed to consolidate keyboard knowledge.

Intermediate

Intermediate typists can make magnificent strides, improving their speed and accuracy scores whilst working on their punctuation skills.

Advanced

Advanced students continue to master the keyboard and increase in speed and accuracy. They will also learn note-taking skills, real-time touch typing under timed conditions, dictation skills and planning strategies.

Intensive Holiday Courses

5 x one and a half hour sessions over 5 days

This course offers children the ability to learn to type over a 5 day period during the half-terms, Christmas, Easter and summer holidays, at our Finchley Central location. This is suitable for ages 7 to 17 years and all abilities are welcome.

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After School Weekly Courses

5 x one and a half hour sessions over 5 weeks during term-time

This course offers children the opportunity to learn to type over a 5 week period on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, after school. This is suitable for all abilities and can be of particular benefit for students who may require longer periods of practice time.

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The touch typing course was brilliant and my daughter was engaged for the whole week and has come away with a skill she can develop further which will really help her moving forward with all aspects of her life. Thank you

Andrew - 2024

My girls had FANTASTIC time during touch & type course this summer. Delia, Seth and the team !made practicing fun and exciting!

They gave one on one time to each of the kids, at the end of the course my girls felt super proud and confident with their typing. I would highly recommend it, we will definitely come back

Karin - 2024

My kids hate every camp they go to, but this one made them come out bouncing with joy and applying themselves with a commitment to learning like I have never seen. Delia, Seth and George - massive thank you!!!! You have clearly figured out the winning recipe for teaching kids new life skills
JC - 2024

Excellent course. My kid had lots of fun while also learning to touch type with accuracy. Would highly recommend this course!

Sarah - 2024

Brilliantly run course, my son loved it and learnt a lot in a short amount of time. Daily rewards given, and plenty of encouragement from the lovely Delia and Seth. Thank you!

Alexandra - 2024

My son recently completed a 1 week course and I can honestly say he absolutely loved every minute of it! He could not wait to get home to practice and could not wait for the next lesson. He felt determined and inspired, thanks to the fantastic teachers.

He has already asked me if I can book him into another course. Thank you so much for such a fantastic week. My son left feeling so proud of himself!

Voula - 2024