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 […]
News
Here you can find news from the NHA and also links to international news about Handwriting.
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 […]
NHA 3-Day Course – Spring 2022
Coming in April! Apologies, but due to a keynote presenter becoming unavailable, the NHA’s next 3-day course will now take place in Spring 2022. Specific dates and more information about […]
New study: Handwritten notes versus keyboard notes
A new article by Simon R. Horbury has been added to our wide-ranging collection of handwriting articles. This new study compares the effects of types of note-taking equipment on the […]
Two New Twilight Webinars
Supporting Handwriting and Typing Skills at Home Thursday 28th January 2021, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pmFor parents who are currently supporting children’s literacy at home during the Covid-19 lockdown. The session will […]
New Resources and Apps
We have added a new list of resources and apps for teachers, therapists and parents educating at home. With descriptions and key benefits, we hope this will help to add […]
The NHA is Looking for an Advisory Trustee
Advisory Trustee (Voluntary) The National Handwriting Association (NHA) is an established charity increasing the awareness, practice and importance of handwriting as a vital component of literacy through its publications, training […]
New free resources for parents and teachers
For parents teaching at home and over the school holidays we have lots of new ideas and techniques for encouraging and supporting handwriting. A sensory and play-based approach is enjoyable […]
Presentations from 2020 AGM available to members
Thanks to all of you who came along to our Zoom AGM and presentations. The presentations and accompanying resources are now available to watch again and download in our Members’ […]
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