Mellissa Prunty, the chair of the National Handwriting Association and divisional lead for occupational therapy at Brunel University, has responded to the news that Pearson (Edexcel exam board) is planning […]
Amanda McLeod of the National Handwriting Association interviewed on Radio 4’s PM
Listen to Amanda McLeod in discussion on Radio 4’s PM about handwriting versus keyboarding in exams, following the announcement from Pearson (Edexcel) that they are planning to offer the option […]
‘Writing has dropped off a cliff’: England’s lockdown-hit pupils get extra pen lessons
Schools hire handwriting specialists to tackle drop-off in skills caused by use of laptops and tablets Read article published in The Guardian 23 July 2022
Tune in to the NHA’s Amanda McLeod on the radio
Amanda McLeod of the National Handwriting Association was recently talking about the importance of handwriting on Radio 4’s PM with Evan Davis, on Times Radio and BBC Berkshire. You can […]
NHA enters partnership with The Handwriting Collaborative, 60% member discount
The National Handwriting Association is delighted to enter a partnership with The Handwriting Collaborative based in the USA. NHA members can immediately enjoy a 60% discount on the online conference […]
How to improve your pupils’ handwriting
Getting pupils to produce good handwriting across all subjects isn’t easy – but we’ve found a solution, says one head. Article in TES.
Welcome to our new website
We have refreshed our website and hope that supporters enjoy the new look and can find what they are looking for easily. Existing NHA members will be able to log […]
British children face handwriting crisis
Children leaving primary school aren’t meeting UK National Curriculum handwriting standards, leaving them struggling with secondary school demands. See article in The Mirror.
Can kids hold pens in the digital age?
Children’s habits are changing. Where once a toddler might have played with bricks, now they are more likely to play on an iPad. Such devices can provide a welcome distraction […]
Does writing by hand still matter in the digital age?
Technology is having an impact on children’s handwriting ability. But what does this mean for learning and development? Read Harriet Swain’s article in The Guardian.
We can’t say if touchscreens are impacting children’s handwriting – in fact, it may be quite the opposite
Parents the world over are concerned that touchscreen and tablet technology is negatively impacting children’s handwriting. But while some say that technology overuse will impact developing dexterity and handwriting skills, the fact […]
Children unable to properly hold pencils because of technology, report says
See AJC article
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