January 2021
NHA Twilight Webinar: Supporting Handwriting and Typing Skills at Home
This first twilight webinar event is for parents who are currently supporting children’s literacy at home during the Covid-19 lockdown. The session will include a 30-minute presentation on the basic principles of handwriting and typing followed by a 30-minute question and answer session with members of our committee. Hosted by specialist teachers Michelle Stone and Amanda McLeod. Free of charge.
Find out more »March 2021
NHA Twilight Webinar: Motivating the Reluctant Writer
Many children struggle with low self-esteem as a result of difficulties with handwriting. These children may dislike engaging in handwriting and be difficult to motivate when it comes to writing. This session will present research surrounding handwriting and self-esteem and ideas for motivating children from Key Stage 1 and 2 to engage in handwriting. The session will include a 30-minute presentation from Occupational Therapist Lesley Harding followed by a question and answer session with members of our NHA training team,…
Find out more »May 2021
3-Day Training Course for Educators, Therapists and Psychologists
This is an online course. The timetable for each of the 3 days is as follows: Day 1: The Foundations of Effective Practice for the Whole School 9.30–9.45 Introduction to the Course 9.45–10.45 Session 1: Essential Understandings in Handwriting 10.45–11.00 Coffee 11.00–12.00 Session 2: The Teaching Steps: The S Factors 12.00–1.00 Lunch 1.00–2.00 Session 3: Warm Ups & P Checks 2.00–2.15 Tea 2.15–3.15 Session 4: Curriculum Requirements & Statutory Assessments 3.15–3.30 Close Day 2: Handwriting: Taking a Closer Look 9.30–9.45 Introduction…
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