We’ll be looking at the science of how we learn to write, why the entry/lead-in stroke has been phased out including dispelling the myths surrounding cursive handwriting, and why there’s […]

You are invited to our AGM with presentations by Michelle Stone and Caroline McHugh. It will be held on Zoom, and is free to members and £10 for non-members. When […]

Here you can book for Day 1 of our hugely popular NHA 3-Day Course for Educators, Therapists and Psychologists See also: Day 2: Handwriting: Taking a Closer Look Day 3: […]

Here you can book for Day 2 of our hugely popular NHA 3-Day Course for Educators, Therapists and Psychologists See also: Day 1: The Foundations of Effective Practice for the Whole School […]

Here you can book for Day 3 of our hugely popular NHA 3-Day Course for Educators, Therapists and Psychologists See also: Day 1: The Foundations of Effective Practice for the Whole School […]

Why do people think left-handers always have messy writing?Why do people think teaching left-handers is difficult?How is the left-hander’s body involved in handwriting, including pencil grip and posture? How can the writing implement […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 DCD12:00-1:00 Lunch1:00-2:00 Supporting Autistic Children to Develop Handwriting Skills2:00-2:15 Break2:15-3:15 Executive Functioning […]

Join the NHA's vice-chairs Caroline McHugh and Michelle Stone at our upcoming twilight event via Zoom on 9 September 2024 as we delve into the latest insights on handwriting. We will explore […]

You are invited to our AGM to be held on Zoom, with the following presentations:Doing the ‘write thing’: handwriting and typing support in secondary schools in England – Emma SumnerNeural […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for an overview of handwriting difficulties in children at our upcoming twilight event via Zoom on Monday 12th May 2025. It will be delivered by Dr Mellissa Prunty, NHA Chair.£15 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]