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Free NHA Study Day – Handwriting: Are we doing the right thing?

Friday 25th April 2025 at 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Stationers’ Hall, Ave Maria Lane, London EC4M 7DD 

All Welcome! This event is free of charge, and lunch is provided. Please book your free ticket below.

9am-9.30amRegistration & tea/coffee
9.30am Welcome addressNHA Chair, Dr Mellissa Prunty
9.45am-10.30am
Keynote Address 1
Exam provision for students with literacy difficulties: Challenges and opportunitiesDr Emma Sumner, Edge Hill University
10.30amAn evidence statement on handwriting complied by the Mind the Gap Community of PracticeKaty Perreault, Occupational Therapist  
11amBreak & access to corporate stands
11.30am – 12 noon­Writing difficulties in children with dyslexia: Beyond spelling and handwriting problems Dr Olivia Afonso, Oxford Brookes University
12-1pm
Keynote Address 2 & Discussion
The impact of handwriting difficulties on children: Research study and panel discussionDr Fiona Tierney, Oxford Brookes University
Dr Mellissa Prunty, Brunel University of London
1-2pmLunch & access to corporate stands
2-2.30pmTrauma-informed approaches when supporting children with handwriting difficultiesCaroline McHugh, Brunel University of London
2.30-3pmHandwriting policy and practice: The current landscapeMichelle Stone, Vice Chair of NHA (Specialist Teacher)  
3pmTea/coffee & access to corporate stands
3.30-4.15pmNHA AGM and panel discussion
4.15pmFinal address & close

Ave Maria Lane
London, EC4M 7DD

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