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 […]
News
Here you can find news from the NHA and also links to international news about Handwriting.
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’ […]
New NHA Online Short Courses
The NHA now offers 5 online short courses giving an overview of handwriting, offering guidance on making a handwriting policy, and with detailed guidance for teachers. Tasters for each course […]
Read all about the history and evolution of handwriting
Origins of writing, writing materials, printing, typewriters and calligraphy are among the topics in this fascinating selection of articles gathered together by the British Library. Follow this link to read […]
Why handwriting matters more than ever
Read the new article in the TES (free to TES subscribers) in which NHA chair Dr Mellissa Prunty talks to Christina Quaine about handwriting in schools – how it’s still […]
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.
