We are the only Touch Typing Course Providers who are Qualified Teachers.

Touch Typing for Children with Processing Difficulties

Help your child process information more easily, reduce writing pressure and express their ideas with greater confidence.

All courses are delivered by qualified teachers with experience supporting children with processing difficulties and other SEND needs.

Find the Right Course for Your Child

Supporting Children with Processing Difficulties Through Touch Typing

Touch typing helps reduce the mental load of writing, making it easier for children to process, organise and express their ideas.

Children with processing difficulties may find it harder to keep up with writing tasks, especially when they are trying to think, organise ideas and physically write at the same time. This can lead to slower work, frustration and a lack of confidence.

Touch typing provides a more efficient way to write, helping reduce the pressure on working memory and allowing children to focus more clearly on their thoughts.

Not sure what will help your child most?

Find the Right Course for Your Child
Touch-Typing-Courses-For-DofE-Square

Why Writing Can Be Challenging for Children with Processing Difficulties

Children with processing difficulties may experience challenges with:

  • processing information quickly while writing
  • organising and structuring ideas
  • working memory and retaining information
  • completing written tasks within time limits


This can make schoolwork, homework and exams more difficult—even when a child understands the material.

Not sure what will help your child most?

Find the Right Course for Your Child
Touch-Typing-Courses-Kids-Square-Typing-Lessons-For-Children

How Touch Typing Helps Children with Processing Difficulties

Touch typing for processing difficulties is widely recommended as it reduces the cognitive demands of writing. Instead of managing handwriting, spelling and idea generation all at once, children can type more efficiently, helping them to:

  • Reduce pressure on working memory
  • Organise thoughts more clearly
  • Write at a more consistent pace
  • Focus more on ideas rather than the mechanics of writing

Not sure what will help your child most?

Find the Right Course for Your Child
QWERTY-Type-DofE-Touch-Typing-Courses-square
Mrs Caroline Neate
Mrs Caroline Neate
Parent
Such a fantastic life skill to learn and the ladies at QWERTY kids don't dissappoint, so helpful and also made both of my children feel like an individual. (One did the course are part of DOFE and was so good we booked for our older child so she too had this fantastic life skill)... both are now using their new skills for homework and for note taking in class! thank you ladies.
Jo
Jo
Parent
I can't recommend this course highly enough. Our 13 year old has always massively struggled with his written presentation and this course has provided a gateway into attainment that was previously blocked. The course leaders were quite simply phenomenal and I am a harsh critic!
Amanda
Amanda
Parent
My 14 year old son has just completed the 12 week online touch type course as part of the skills section of his Bronze DodfE award. The communication from Clare and Philippa was excellent and everything he needed was sent well in advance ready for him to start his first lesson. He was well directed during each session and always knew what he should be doing both during the lesson and for ‘homework’. His typing has improved greatly and he now has a valuable life skill and a completed section towards his DofE award. Highly recommend.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline
Parent
My 14 year old son had a wonderful experience learning to touch type with QWERTY kids. He gained a fantastic WPM score, and gained a valuable skill for his GCSEs and A level years. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the course to any teenager to gain this essential skill to help them with their exam years.
Stewart Baxter
Stewart Baxter
Parent
QWERTYkids is great: professional, reliable and with a really accessible approach to learning to touch type - an increasingly important life skill. Clare and Philippa are really responsive to any queries and questions - key to remote learning I think. My 15 year-old son thoroughly enjoyed their Flexi course which he completed for his DofE, and his typing skills have improved enormously.
Fiona
Fiona
Parent
Two of my daughters (aged 11 and 14) have spent the last six Saturday mornings online with a few of their friends doing a QWERTYkids course and they have LOVED it! The teaching is so enthusiastic and both Clare and Philippa made it so much fun for the girls. It’s such a useful life skill to have at their age too - one of them used to type like a pigeon but now she’s like Woody Woodpecker! Highly recommend the course and thank you so much.

Benefits of Touch Typing for Processing Difficulties

Reduced cognitive load

Typing frees up mental energy so children can focus on ideas

Improved writing speed

Children can keep up more easily with their thoughts

Better organisation of ideas

Typing makes it easier to structure and edit work

Increased confidence

Clearer, more complete work builds confidence

Less time pressure

More efficient writing helps reduce stress during timed tasks

Touch Typing Courses Suitable for Children with Processing Difficulties

Our courses are designed to support a wide range of learners, including children with processing difficulties. Lessons are structured, supportive and delivered by experienced teachers who adapt their approach to suit each child’s needs.

Find the Right Course for Your Child
Explore How We Support Different SEND Needs
QWERTY-Type-Touch-Typing-Lessons-For-Children-Teens

Still have questions? We’re here to help.

Every child learns differently, and we’re here to help you find the right approach. If you’re unsure which course is best, or have questions about how touch typing can support your child’s specific needs, we’re happy to help.

Get in touch for friendly, expert advice—no pressure, just guidance.

Get Help Choosing a Course

Our courses are designed for children and teens aged 9–18. Many children benefit from learning touch typing from this age, especially when they are comfortable using a computer.

Yes—typing can reduce the demands of handwriting, making it easier for children to keep up with their thoughts and complete tasks more efficiently.

Yes—by automating the physical act of writing, touch typing reduces cognitive load, allowing children to focus more on ideas and organisation.

Yes—all courses are taught by qualified teachers with experience supporting children with a range of SEND needs.