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  • 2026 Handwriting Symposium: Handwriting Matters: Teaching, Support & Inclusion from Early Years to Secondary

    Liverpool John Moores University Education Building, Liverpool John Moores University, Maryland St,, Liverpool, United Kingdom

    The National Handwriting Association is pleased to host the 2026 Handwriting Symposium at Liverpool John Moores University. Speakers Dr Tim Mills MBE Lead Author of The Department of Education’s Writing Framework This session will aim to bust the myths about The Writing Framework and offer clarity on on the implementation of the framework in schools.  […]

    Get Tickets £35.00

  • NHA Twilight: Handwriting Difficulties and Transitions (EYFS to KS3)

    Virtual Event

    How do we ensure a student’s voice on the page remains strong as they move through the milestones of their education? Transitions, from the explorative, play-based beginnings of EYFS to the higher-stakes academic demands of KS3, are critical moments for a young writer. When handwriting is not yet automatic, the physical struggle of transcription can […]

    Get Tickets £20.00

  • NHA 3-day course for Educators, Therapists and Psychologists

    We are delighted to offer this hugely popular online webinar course via Zoom again. The schedule for each day is as follows: Day 1 – The Foundations of Effective Practice for the Whole School Wednesday 18 March 9:30am-3:30pm 9:30-9:45 Introduction9:45-10:45 Essential Understandings in Handwriting10:45-11:00 Break11:00-12:00 Curriculum Requirements, Assessment and Policy12:00-1:00 Lunch1:00-2:00 Warm Ups, P Checks and S Factors  2:00-2:15 Break2:15-3:15 Practical Implementation of S Factors (How […]

  • The Writing Framework: A Contributor’s Insight

    Virtual Event

    Join handwriting expert and Writing Framework contributor Sue Smits (Morrells Handwriting) for a myth‑busting session that clarifies what the Framework actually requires for teaching handwriting. Sue will outline the key principles behind the guidance, why accurate letter formation is essential, and how schools can build secure foundations before introducing joined handwriting. She will also share practical […]

    £20.00

  • NHA Twilight: How to Teach Joining

    Virtual Event

    Presented by Michelle Stone and Amanda McLeod. Confused about how to teach joining? Let specialist teachers Amanda McLeod and Michelle Stone talk you through exactly what the National Curriculum says about joining. They will discuss how we should plan for it, and offer a practical session on how to teach it. £15 members, £20 non-members […]

    £20.00

  • NHA Twilight: Handwriting and Phonics

    Virtual Event

    Unsure about how to redress the balance between teaching phonics and handwriting, especially following the Writing Framework and the Curriculum Review? Allow us to share our robust interpretation of this guidance and how to unpick what to teach and when. £15 members, £20 non-members Members, please log in to have your discount automatically applied.

    £20.00

  • NHA Twilight: Keyboarding Practicalities

    Virtual Event

    The use of typing by school children is a hot topic at the moment, and we're here to help. Join us for our next Twilight online training session. Hosted by experienced Specialist Teacher, Amanda McLeod, Keyboarding Practicalities aims to help everyone get off to a great start with typing.  About the presenter: Amanda McLeod is the […]

    £20.00

  • NHA 3-Day Course for Educators, Therapists and Psychologists

    We are delighted to offer this hugely popular online webinar course via Zoom again. Day 1 – The Foundations of Effective Practice for the Whole School Wednesday 12 November 9:30am-3:30pm 9:30-9:45 Introduction9:45-10:45 Essential Understandings in Handwriting10:45-11:00 Break11:00-12:00 Curriculum Requirements, Assessment and Policy12:00-1:00 Lunch1:00-2:00 Warm Ups, P Checks and S Factors  2:00-2:15 Break2:15-3:15 Practical Implementation of S Factors (How To Teach Handwriting)3:15-3:30 Discussion and Close  Day 2 – […]

  • NHA Twilight: Teaching the Left-hander

    Virtual Event

    Presented by Specialist Teacher and former NHA Chair (2021–22), Amanda McLeod, this webinar will provide you with the knowledge needed to help the left-hander in class or at home. The webinar will be practical so get ready to participate with pen, paper, samples of writing and questions! It is open to all, including teachers, parents, and occupational therapists. Although predominantly […]

    £20.00

  • NHA Twilight: How to teach handwriting – S Factors

    Virtual Event

    Michelle Stone, specialist teacher and co-vice chair of the NHA, will take you through how to teach handwriting. We will explore the most effective way to teach handwriting adhering to the National Curriculum and EYFS. Delegates will receive a copy of the NHA S Factors PDF and any materials relevant to the session.  £15 for […]

    £20.00

  • NHA Twilight: Back to school, and what’s changing for handwriting in schools

    Virtual Event

    Sue Smits of Morrells Handwriting and Michelle Stone, specialist teacher and co-vice-chair of the NHA will present a twilight based on the return to school. They will cover what educators need to be aware of at the start of a new academic year and also update attendees on national changes for the Writing Framework, handwriting […]

    £20.00