Case Study: Aberdeenshire Primary School transforms pupil writing and confidence with Crick Software’s Clicker

Aberdeenshire Primary School transforms writing independence in 4 weeks with Crick Software

Aberdeenshire Primary School, a primary school in Scotland, faced a significant challenge with a P4 pupil who had severe fine-motor difficulties. Using a pencil caused him pain and led to frustration and emotional outbursts that disrupted the class. The school, having tried other solutions like speech-to-text without success, turned to Crick Software to trial its Clicker product.

By implementing Crick Software's Clicker, the pupil was able to write independently using Word Banks and a text-to-speech playback feature. The solution completely transformed his experience, resulting in improved writing, soaring confidence, and a significant decrease in emotional outbursts. For the school, the measurable impact was substantial as it eliminated the need for costly one-to-one adult support during writing lessons, freeing up staff and creating a calmer classroom environment. The investment in Crick Software's tool paid for itself and was described as a total game-changer.