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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
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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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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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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
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SUMMARY:NHA Twilight: Handwriting Difficulties and Transitions (EYFS to KS3)
DESCRIPTION:How do we ensure a student’s voice on the page remains strong as they move through the milestones of their education?\n\n\n\nTransitions\, 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 often mask a pupil’s true ability to compose and share their unique perspective with the world. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an insightful Twilight session as we bridge the gap between clinical research and classroom reality. This webinar brings together a multi-disciplinary perspective to explore how we can support functional fluency across every key stage. \n\n\n\nWhat we will explore:\n\n\n\n\nThe Transition “Dip”: Identifying why handwriting difficulties often surface or accelerate during the move between key stages.\n\n\n\nThe Science of Automaticity: How Occupational Therapy views motor plans and physical barriers to writing.\n\n\n\nThe Inclusive Classroom: Practical\, SENCo-led strategies for supporting students with handwriting challenges in a busy school environment.\n\n\n\nEmpowering the Individual: Moving beyond ‘neatness’ to ensure handwriting serves as a tool for self-expression\, from early letter formation to secondary school exams.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nExpert speakers:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Melissa Prunty (Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy\, University of Limerick): Bringing a deep understanding of the research and physical mechanics behind handwriting development.\n\n\n\nJohanna Morris (Experienced SENCo and Head of Inclusion): Providing the “on-the-ground” expertise of how to implement effective support and inclusion strategies within the school framework.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you are an educator\, therapist\, or inclusion lead\, this session will provide you with the tools to ensure that every student’s handwriting empowers their academic journey. \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-difficulties-and-transitions-eyfs-to-ks3/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-handwriting-difficulties-and-transitions-eyfs-to-ks3/
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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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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
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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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