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 members, […]

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 […]

Join Caroline McHugh, occupational therapist and vice-chair of the National Handwriting Association, for a practical session designed to empower educators, parents and caregivers with the tools, techniques and confidence to create nurturing spaces and environments that support children’s handwriting development.  This remote session will explore how to build an enabling environment that is stimulating, inclusive, and tailored […]

We are delighted to offer this hugely popular online webinar course via Zoom again.Price for each day is £80 for members, £90 for non-membersAttendees must purchase individual day ticketsMembers: please log in to have your discount automatically appliedThe provisional schedule for each day is as follows:Day 1 – The Foundations of Effective Practice for the Whole SchoolWednesday 4 […]

Our first Twilight webinar of the new year will be presented by Sue Smith of Morrells Handwriting and the NHA's deputy chair, Michelle Stone. About the topic:What does the word cursive mean, and why did the government phase out the pre-cursive and continuous cursive script with an entry/lead-in stroke? This informative session will examine the […]

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 focused […]

Join us for an overview of the teaching steps for successful handwriting at our upcoming twilight event via Zoom on Monday 25th November 2024. It will be delivered by Michelle Stone, NHA Advisory Teacher and co-vice-chair.£20 non-members, £15 membersMembers: Please log in to obtain your member discount.

This is Day 3 of the NHA 3-Day Course for Educators, Therapists and Psychologists9:30-9:45 Introduction9:45-10:45 What Can Go Wrong and Ways of Helping10:45-11:00 Break11:00-12:00 Supporting Children with DCD 12:00-1:00 Lunch1:00-2:00 Supporting Autistic Children to Develop Handwriting Skills2:00-2:15 Break2:15-3:15 Executive Functioning OR Handwriting Readiness3:15-3:30 Discussion and Close£80 for members, £90 for non-membersMembers please log in to have your discount applied automatically

This is Day 2 of the NHA 3-Day Course for Educators, Therapists and Psychologists9:30-9:45 Introduction 9:45-10:45 Targeted Assessment: Speed and Legibility in KS2 10:45-11:00 Break11:00-11:30 Strategies for Developing Skills in EYFS/KS111:30-12:00 Left Handers12:00-1:00 Lunch1:00-1:30 Targeted Intervention and Ways of Helping 1:30-2:00 Keyboarding as an Accommodation2:00-2:15 Break2:15-3:15 Teaching Typing – a practical session 3:15-3:30 Discussion and Close £80 for members, £90 for non-membersMembers please log in to have your discount applied automatically

This is Day 1 of the NHA 3-Day Course for Educators, Therapists and Psychologists9:30-9:45 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 £80 for members, £90 for non-membersMembers please log in to have your discount applied automatically