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SUMMARY:National Handwriting Association AGM
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to our AGM to be held on Zoom\, with the following presentations: \n\n\n\nDoing the ‘write thing’: handwriting and typing support in secondary schools in England – Emma Sumner \n\n\n\nNeural correlates of linguistic and motor processes in handwriting – Olivia Afonso.  \n\n\n\nIt is free to members and £10 for non-members. When you sign up you will be sent a Zoom link.  \n\n\n\nMembers: please log in to obtain your free ticket at checkout.
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/national-handwriting-association-agm-2/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/national-handwriting-association-agm-2/
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SUMMARY:NHA 3-Day Course for Educators\, Therapists and Psychologists
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to offer this hugely popular online webinar course via Zoom again.  \n\n\n\nPrice for each day is £80 for members\, £90 for non-members \n\n\n\nAttendees must purchase individual day tickets \n\n\n\nThe provisional schedule for each day is as follows: \n\n\n\nDay 1 – The Foundations of Effective Practice for the Whole School\n\n\n\n9:30-9:45 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  \n\n\n\nBuy Day 1 ticket \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDay 2 – Handwriting: Taking a Closer Look \n\n\n\n9:30-9:45 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  \n\n\n\nBuy Day 2 ticket \n\n\n\nDay 3 – Working with Children with Handwriting Difficulties\n\n\n\n9:30-9:45 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 \n\n\n\nBuy Day 3 ticket
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-3-day-course-for-educators-therapists-and-psychologists-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142341
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SUMMARY:Day 1 – The Foundations of Effective Practice for the Whole School
DESCRIPTION:This is Day 1 of the NHA 3-Day Course for Educators\, Therapists and Psychologists \n\n\n\n9:30-9:45 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  \n\n\n\n£80 for members\, £90 for non-members \n\n\n\nMembers please log in to have your discount applied automatically
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/day-1-the-foundations-of-effective-practice-for-the-whole-school-3/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/day-1-the-foundations-of-effective-practice-for-the-whole-school-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142341
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SUMMARY:Day 2 – Handwriting: Taking a Closer Look
DESCRIPTION:This is Day 2 of the NHA 3-Day Course for Educators\, Therapists and Psychologists \n\n\n\n9:30-9:45 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  \n\n\n\n£80 for members\, £90 for non-members \n\n\n\nMembers please log in to have your discount applied automatically
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/day-2-handwriting-taking-a-closer-look-3/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/day-2-handwriting-taking-a-closer-look-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241115T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241115T153000
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SUMMARY:Day 3 – Working with Children with Handwriting Difficulties
DESCRIPTION: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 \n\n\n\n£80 for members\, £90 for non-members \n\n\n\nMembers please log in to have your discount applied automatically
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/day-3-working-with-children-with-handwriting-difficulties-3/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/day-3-working-with-children-with-handwriting-difficulties-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241125T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142341
CREATED:20241115T112616Z
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SUMMARY:NHA Twilight: The S Factors: The Teaching Steps for Handwriting
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n£20 non-members\, £15 members \n\n\n\nMembers: Please log in to obtain your member discount.
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-s-factors/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-s-factors/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142341
CREATED:20241126T095044Z
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SUMMARY:NHA Twilight: Teaching the Left-hander
DESCRIPTION:Why do people think left-handers always have messy writing?\n\n\n\nWhy do people think teaching left-handers is difficult?\n\n\n\nHow is the left-hander’s body involved in handwriting\, including pencil grip and posture? \n\n\n\nHow can the writing implement and paper position affect writing fluency and efficiency? \n\n\n\nWhat alternative letter forms should be considered to help the left-hander establish greater legibility at speed?\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresented 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. \n\n\n\nAlthough predominantly focused on handwriting acquisition in the primary school age groups\, the information provided can be used to address many common handwriting difficulties regardless of age group. \n\n\n\nAbout the presenter: Amanda McLeod is the author and series consultant to the publisher Scholastic for its Handwriting series from Nursery to Reception. In her Reception to Year 2 book and the following Years 3-6\, the left-handed writer is considered alongside the right-hander. Amanda is an ex-EYFS teacher\, Dyslexia Specialist and founder of the McLeod Centre for Learning. \n\n\n\nPrice: £20 non-members\, £15 members \n\n\n\nMEMBERS: PLEASE LOG IN TO GET YOUR DISCOUNT AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-teaching-the-lefthander/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-teaching-the-lefthander/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250113T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142341
CREATED:20250103T154807Z
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SUMMARY:NHA Twilight: The use of cursive and its meaning
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nAbout 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 importance of pre-writing skills and letter formation and why cursive/joined-up handwriting should be delayed as long as possible. We will also be explaining the NHA’s S-Factors and the teaching steps for legible\, fluent handwriting\, and we will look at a good example of a handwriting policy. \n\n\n\nAbout the presenters:Sue has worked across early years\, primary and secondary schools for over 19 years\, helping educators in school settings to teach children the correct pencil grasp\, letter recognition and joined-up handwriting techniques whilst supporting human development for pre-writing skills. Sue regularly delivers INSET and Twilight handwriting training in schools for all teaching staff. Feedback from the teaching staff often describes her training as a game changer and mind blowing! Her campaign to ditch the cursive with the entry/lead-in stroke resulted in new legislation and the development of a Writing Framework. \n\n\n\nMichelle is a specialist teacher in the East Riding of Yorkshire for children with physical difficulties\, working with mainstream pupils who have physical needs/disabilities\, which includes supporting them to record their work in school. Michelle has a varied experience of working with children with SEND in mainstream settings. Her background before specialising in physical support was as an early years teacher in Hull and London\, then becoming a Senior Teacher for a large inner city primary school in Leeds\, before relocating to East Yorkshire. Michelle led early years PE across Barnet whilst working in London and continued to be PE Lead when teaching in Leeds.  \n\n\n\nPrice: £20 non-members\, £15 members \n\n\n\nMEMBERS: PLEASE LOG IN TO GET YOUR DISCOUNT AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-the-use-of-cursive-and-its-meaning/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-the-use-of-cursive-and-its-meaning/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250425T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250425T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142341
CREATED:20250227T103143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T110030Z
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SUMMARY:Free NHA Study Day – Handwriting: Are we doing the right thing?
DESCRIPTION:Stationers’ Hall\, Ave Maria Lane\, London EC4M 7DD  \n\n\n\nAll Welcome! This event is free of charge\, and lunch is provided. Please book your free ticket below. \n\n\n\n9am-9.30amRegistration & tea/coffee9.30am Welcome addressNHA Chair\, Dr Mellissa Prunty9.45am-10.30amKeynote Address 1Exam provision for students with literacy difficulties: Challenges and opportunitiesDr Emma Sumner\, Edge Hill University10.30amAn evidence statement on handwriting complied by the Mind the Gap Community of PracticeKaty Perreault\, Occupational Therapist  11amBreak & access to corporate stands11.30am – 12 noon­Writing difficulties in children with dyslexia: Beyond spelling and handwriting problems Dr Olivia Afonso\, Oxford Brookes University12-1pmKeynote Address 2 & DiscussionThe impact of handwriting difficulties on children: Research study and panel discussionDr Fiona Tierney\, Oxford Brookes UniversityDr Mellissa Prunty\, Brunel University of London1-2pmLunch & access to corporate stands2-2.30pmTrauma-informed approaches when supporting children with handwriting difficultiesCaroline McHugh\, Brunel University of London2.30-3pmHandwriting policy and practice: The current landscapeMichelle Stone\, Vice Chair of NHA (Specialist Teacher)  3pmTea/coffee & access to corporate stands3.30-4.15pmNHA AGM and panel discussion4.15pmFinal address & close\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT \n\n\n\nTo go on the waiting list\, please email admin@nha-handwriting.org.uk
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/handwriting-are-we-doing-the-right-thing/
LOCATION:Stationers’ Hall\, Ave Maria Lane\, London\, EC4M 7DD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250604T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250606T235959
DTSTAMP:20260425T142341
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SUMMARY:NHA 3-Day Course for Educators\, Therapists and Psychologists
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to offer this hugely popular online webinar course via Zoom again. \n\n\n\nPrice for each day is £80 for members\, £90 for non-members \n\n\n\nAttendees must purchase individual day tickets \n\n\n\nMembers: please log in to have your discount automatically applied \n\n\n\nThe provisional schedule for each day is as follows: \n\n\n\nDay 1 – The Foundations of Effective Practice for the Whole School\n\n\n\nWednesday 4 June 9:30am-3:30pm \n\n\n\n9:30-9:45 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  \n\n\n\nBuy Day 1 ticket\n\n\n\n	\n\n		\n		\n		\n\n		\n\n\n		\n\n\n\n	Tickets\n\n		\n	\n	\n		The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.	\n\n\n		\n		\n		\n	\n		Tickets are no longer available	\n\n\n		\n	\n	\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n			\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2 – Handwriting: Taking a Closer Look \n\n\n\nThursday 5 June 9:30am-3:30pm \n\n\n\n9:30-9:45 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  \n\n\n\nBuy Day 2 ticket\n\n\n\n	\n\n		\n		\n		\n\n		\n\n\n		\n\n\n\n	Tickets\n\n		\n	\n	\n		The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.	\n\n\n		\n		\n		\n	\n		Tickets are no longer available	\n\n\n		\n	\n	\n\n	\n	\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n			\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3 – Working with Children with Handwriting Difficulties\n\n\n\nFriday 6 June 9:30am-3:30pm \n\n\n\n9:30-9:45 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 \n\n\n\nBuy Day 3 ticket\n\n\n\n	\n\n		\n		\n		\n\n		\n\n\n		\n\n\n\n	Tickets\n\n		\n	\n	\n		The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities.	\n\n\n		\n		\n		\n	\n		Tickets are no longer available
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-3-day-course-for-educators-therapists-and-psychologists-4/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-3-day-course-for-educators-therapists-and-psychologists-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250609T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142341
CREATED:20250424T111137Z
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SUMMARY:NHA Twilight: Creating an enabling environment for handwriting practice in school and at home
DESCRIPTION: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 to children’s individual learning styles.  You will leave the session with a toolkit of engaging strategies to promote children’s handwriting development and motivation to practice. \n\n\n\n£15 for members\, £20 for non-members. \n\n\n\nMembers: please log in to have your discount applied automatically
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-creating-an-enabling-environment-for-handwriting-practice-in-school-and-at-home/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-creating-an-enabling-environment-for-handwriting-practice-in-school-and-at-home/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142341
CREATED:20250424T112131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T112131Z
UID:10000086-1757358000-1757361600@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:NHA Twilight: Back to school\, and what’s changing for handwriting in schools
DESCRIPTION: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 in the curriculum and whole school strategy for implantation. \n\n\n\n£15 for members\, £20 for non-members. \n\n\n\nMembers: please log in to have your discount automatically applied
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-back-to-school-and-whats-changing-for-handwriting-in-schools/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-back-to-school-and-whats-changing-for-handwriting-in-schools/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250922T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142341
CREATED:20250424T112434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T160341Z
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SUMMARY:NHA Twilight: How to teach handwriting – S Factors
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\n£15 for members\, £20 for non-members. \n\n\n\nMembers: please log in to have your discount automatically applied
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-how-to-teach-handwriting/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-how-to-teach-handwriting/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142341
CREATED:20250707T160717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T104116Z
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SUMMARY:NHA Twilight: Teaching the Left-hander
DESCRIPTION:Why do people think left-handers always have messy writing?\n\n\n\nWhy do people think teaching left-handers is difficult?\n\n\n\nHow is the left-hander’s body involved in handwriting\, including pencil grip and posture? \n\n\n\nHow can the writing implement and paper position affect writing fluency and efficiency? \n\n\n\nWhat alternative letter forms should be considered to help the left-hander establish greater legibility at speed?\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresented 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. \n\n\n\nAlthough predominantly focused on handwriting acquisition in the primary school age groups\, the information provided can be used to address many common handwriting difficulties regardless of age group. \n\n\n\nAbout the presenter: Amanda McLeod is the author and series consultant to the publisher Scholastic for its Handwriting series from Nursery to Reception. In her Reception to Year 2 book and the following Years 3-6\, the left-handed writer is considered alongside the right-hander. Amanda is an ex-EYFS teacher\, Dyslexia Specialist and founder of the McLeod Centre for Learning. \n\n\n\nMembers\, please log in to have your discount automatically applied. \n\n\n\n£15 members\, £20 non-members
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-teaching-the-left-hander/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-teaching-the-left-hander/
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UID:10000102-1762939800-1763134200@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:NHA 3-Day Course for Educators\, Therapists and Psychologists
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to offer this hugely popular online webinar course via Zoom again.  \n\n\n\nDay 1 – The Foundations of Effective Practice for the Whole School\n\n\n\nWednesday 12 November 9:30am-3:30pm \n\n\n\n9:30-9:45 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  \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets for Day 1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2 – Handwriting: Taking a Closer Look \n\n\n\nThursday 13 November 9:30am-3:30pm \n\n\n\n9:30-9:45 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 Motivating the Reluctant Writer2:00-2:15 Break2:15-3:15 Supporting Autistic Children to Develop Handwriting Skills3:15-3:30 Discussion and Close  \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets for Day 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3 – Working with Children with Handwriting Difficulties\n\n\n\nFriday 14 November 9:30am-3:30pm \n\n\n\n9:30-9:45 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 Lunch1:00-1:30 Handwriting Readiness1:30–2:00 Keyboarding as an Accommodation2:00-2:15 Break2:15-3:15 Typing as an Accommodation3:15-3:30 Discussion and Close \n\n\n\n\nBook tickets for Day 3
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-3-day-course-for-educators-therapists-and-psychologists-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251201T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142341
CREATED:20250707T162428Z
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UID:10000094-1764615600-1764619200@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:NHA Twilight: Keyboarding Practicalities
DESCRIPTION:How fast is fast enough? \n\n\n\nWhat are the benefits of touch typing? \n\n\n\nWhich letters should you start to learn first? \n\n\n\nIs it best to learn on a standard keyboard\, or is a smaller laptop keyboard OK? \n\n\n\nHow far from the screen should you sit? \n\n\n\nWhat is the best chair height? \n\n\n\nAnd\, is it a good idea for beginners to turn off spellcheck?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe 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.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout the presenter: Amanda McLeod is the author and series consultant to the publisher Scholastic for its Handwriting series from Nursery to Reception. Amanda is an ex-EYFS teacher\, Dyslexia Specialist and founder of the McLeod Centre for Learning.
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-keyboarding-practicalities/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-keyboarding-practicalities/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142341
CREATED:20250707T163009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T123640Z
UID:10000095-1768244400-1768248000@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:NHA Twilight: Handwriting and Phonics
DESCRIPTION:Unsure about how to redress the balance between teaching phonics and handwriting\, especially following the Writing Framework and the Curriculum Review? \n\n\n\nAllow us to share our robust interpretation of this guidance and how to unpick what to teach and when. \n\n\n\n£15 members\, £20 non-members \n\n\n\nMembers\, please log in to have your discount automatically applied.
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-handwriting-and-phonics/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-handwriting-and-phonics/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260209T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142341
CREATED:20250707T163246Z
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UID:10000096-1770663600-1770667200@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:NHA Twilight: How to Teach Joining
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michelle Stone and Amanda McLeod.  \n\n\n\nConfused 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. \n\n\n\n£15 members\, £20 non-members \n\n\n\nMembers\, please log in to have your discount automatically applied.
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-how-to-teach-joining/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-how-to-teach-joining/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142341
CREATED:20260224T142501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T145848Z
UID:10000107-1773687600-1773691200@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Writing Framework: A Contributor's Insight
DESCRIPTION: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 strategies to help pupils develop legible\, fluent and confident handwriting. \n\n\n\nThis session equips leaders\, teachers\, support staff and OTs with a clear understanding of the intent behind the handwriting guidance and how to implement it effectively in the classroom. \n\n\n\n£15 members\, £20 non-members
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/the-writing-framework-a-contributors-insight/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/the-writing-framework-a-contributors-insight/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T235959
DTSTAMP:20260425T142341
CREATED:20250708T060815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T200242Z
UID:10000103-1773792000-1774051199@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:NHA 3-day course for Educators\, Therapists and Psychologists
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to offer this hugely popular online webinar course via Zoom again.  \n\n\n\nThe schedule for each day is as follows: \n\n\n\nDay 1 – The Foundations of Effective Practice for the Whole School\n\n\n\nWednesday 18 March 9:30am-3:30pm \n\n\n\n9:30-9:45 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  \n\n\n\n\nBuy tickets for Day 1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2 – Handwriting: Taking a Closer Look \n\n\n\nThursday 19 March 9:30am-3:30pm \n\n\n\n9:30-9:45 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 Handwriting and Phonics 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  \n\n\n\n\nBuy tickets for Day 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 3 – Working with Children with Handwriting Difficulties\n\n\n\nFriday 20 March 9:30am-3:30pm \n\n\n\n9:30-9:45 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 Writers2:00-2:15 Break2:15-2:45 Handwriting Readiness2:45–3:15 Motivating the Reluctant Writer3:15-3:30 Discussion and Close \n\n\n\n\nBuy tickets for Day 3\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice for each day is £80 for members\, £90 for non-members
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/43133/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142341
CREATED:20250707T163656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T055311Z
UID:10000098-1779130800-1779134400@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:NHA Twilight: Handwriting Difficulties and Transitions (EYFS to KS3)
DESCRIPTION:Further details to follow of this online event.
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-handwriting-difficulties-and-transitions-eyfs-to-ks3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142341
CREATED:20260421T100048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T074519Z
UID:10000111-1780911000-1780934400@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:2026 Handwriting Symposium: Handwriting Matters: Teaching\, Support & Inclusion from Early Years to Secondary
DESCRIPTION:The National Handwriting Association is pleased to host the 2026 Handwriting Symposium at Liverpool John Moores University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nDr Tim Mills MBE\n\n\n\nLead Author of The Department of Education’s Writing Framework \n\n\n\nThis session will aim to bust the myths about The Writing Framework and offer clarity on on the implementation of the framework in schools.  \n\n\n\nProfessor Anna Barnett\n\n\n\nAuthor of MABC‑3 and DASH‑2 \n\n\n\nProfessor Barnett will introduce the updated Detailed Assessment of Speed of Handwriting (DASH‑2) and explain how it can be used across different levels of assessment in both school and clinical settings.  \n\n\n\nProfessor Jill Zwicker\n\n\n\nProfessor of Occupational Therapy\, developmental neuroscientist\, and author of Write Like A Pro! \n\n\n\nProfessor Zwicker will share evidence on interventions that support motor learning in children\, with a particular focus on handwriting. She will present findings from her research and provide an overview of her Write Like A Pro! targeted programme for handwriting. \n\n\n\nSarah Reay\n\n\n\nClass teacher\, specialist assessor\, SENCO\, Senior Lecturer\, and Head of Professional Services at PATTOSS Dyslexia Charity \n\n\n\nThis session will focus on accommodations for writing during periods of transition.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe symposium also provides opportunities to hear about research on handwriting versus typing in adolescents with handwriting difficulties\, as well as chances to ‘bring a problem’ and get advice on it. Delegates will also have opportunities to hear from and interact with our corporate members. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComing to the Symposium? Then we would love to hear from you! Please fill in our questionnaire to share your biggest handwriting challenge. We will try to address as many of your responses as possible on the day. \n\n\n\n\nGo to questionnaire\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLunch and refreshments provided \n\n\n\nMembers: £35 (please log in to have your discount automatically applied) \n\n\n\nNon-members: £50
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/2026-handwriting-symposium-handwriting-matters-teaching-support-inclusion-from-early-years-to-secondary/
LOCATION:Liverpool John Moores University\, Education Building\, Liverpool John Moores University\, Maryland St\,\, Liverpool\, L1 9DE\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T200000
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SUMMARY:NHA Twilight: Motivating the Reluctant Writer
DESCRIPTION:More details to follow about this online event.
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-motivating-the-reluctant-writer/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T142341
CREATED:20250708T054359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T054401Z
UID:10000101-1783364400-1783368000@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:NHA Twilight: Setting up the Classroom for Handwriting Success
DESCRIPTION:More details to follow about this online event.
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-setting-up-the-classroom-for-handwriting-success/
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