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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: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:20241114T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T142412Z
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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:20241113T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241115T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20240913T091912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T100733Z
UID:10000076-1731456000-1731715199@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\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:20241029T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20241023T101359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T181015Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240909T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20240820T105030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T100553Z
UID:10000075-1725908400-1725912000@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:NHA Twilight: Handwriting Matters in 2024: Essential Insights for Educators and Clinicians
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nWe will explore key findings from this year’s publications\, including ‘Telling the Story: English Report 2024’ and ‘Children and Young People’s Writing in 2024’ by the Literacy Trust.  Engage in discussions on how these findings impact handwriting assessments and outcomes across different key stages\, and consider the implications for practice and for the National Handwriting Association (NHA).  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and shape the future of handwriting education! \n\n\n\n£20 non-members\, £15 members
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-handwriting-matters-in-2024-essential-insights-for-educators-and-clinicians/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-handwriting-matters-in-2024-essential-insights-for-educators-and-clinicians/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20240404T115135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T081915Z
UID:10000074-1718357400-1718379000@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:Day 3 – Working with Children with Handwriting Difficulties
DESCRIPTION:This is Day 3 of the NHA 3-Day Course for Educators\, Therapists and Psychologists \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 DCD12:00-1:00 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-2/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/day-3-working-with-children-with-handwriting-difficulties-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20240404T102122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T081829Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/day-2-handwriting-taking-a-closer-look-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20240404T101041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T081729Z
UID:10000072-1718184600-1718206200@nha-handwriting.org.uk
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-2/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/day-1-the-foundations-of-effective-practice-for-the-whole-school-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240614T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20240320T095230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T081621Z
UID:10000071-1718150400-1718409599@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. Please note that these June dates replace the April dates previously advertised. \n\n\n\nPrice for each day is £80 for members\, £90 for non-members \n\n\n\nAttendees must purchase individual day tickets – click the individual day links below to purchase \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 (click for ticket page)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  \n\n\n\nDay 2 – Handwriting: Taking a Closer Look (click for ticket page)9:30-9:45 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\nDay 3 – Working with Children with Handwriting Difficulties (click for ticket page)9:30-9:45 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
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-3-day-course-for-educators-therapists-and-psychologists-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240422T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20240311T154048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T095421Z
UID:10000070-1713812400-1713816000@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:NHA Twilight: Teaching the Left-hander - How to teach and how to remediate
DESCRIPTION:Why do people think left-handers always have messy writing?Why 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? How can the writing implement and paper position affect writing fluency and efficiency? What alternative letter forms should be considered to help the left-hander establish greater legibility at speed? \n\n\n\nPresented by Specialist Teacher and former NHA Chair (2021-2022)\, 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/twilight-teaching-the-left-hander/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/twilight-teaching-the-left-hander/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231110T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20230919T161256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T203328Z
UID:10000068-1699608600-1699630200@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:NHA 3-Day Course: Day 3: Working with Children with Handwriting Difficulties
DESCRIPTION:Here you can book for Day 3 of our hugely popular NHA 3-Day Course for Educators\, Therapists and Psychologists \nSee also: \nDay 1: The Foundations of Effective Practice for the Whole School\nDay 2: Handwriting: Taking a Closer Look \n\nDay 3 Schedule\n9.30–9.45 Introduction to Day 3 \n9.45–10.45 Session 1: What Can Go Wrong and Ways of Helping – Dr Mellissa Prunty \n10.45–11.00 Coffee \n11.00–12.00 Session 2: Supporting Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)\, ‘dyspraxia’ – Dr Mellissa Prunty \n12.00–1.00 Lunch \n1.00–2.00 Session 3: Supporting Autistic Children to develop handwriting skills – Caroline McHugh \n2.00–2.15 Tea \n2.15–3.15 Session 4: Typing as an Accommodation: Technology for Teaching and Virtual Input – Amanda McLeod \n3.15–3.30 Close \nPrice for Day 3: £80 for members\, £90 for non-members \nMembers\, please log in to get your discount
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-3-day-course-day-3-working-with-children-with-handwriting-difficulties/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-3-day-course-day-3-working-with-children-with-handwriting-difficulties/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231109T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20230919T160843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T203336Z
UID:10000067-1699522200-1699543800@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:NHA 3-Day Course: Day 2: Handwriting: Taking a Closer Look
DESCRIPTION:Here you can book for Day 2 of our hugely popular NHA 3-Day Course for Educators\, Therapists and Psychologists \nSee also: \nDay 1: The Foundations of Effective Practice for the Whole School\nDay 3: Working with Children with Handwriting Difficulties \n\nDay 2 Schedule\n9.30–9.45 Introduction to Day 2  – Michelle Stone \n9.45–10.45 Session 1: Whole School Policy – Michelle Stone \n10.45–11.00 Coffee \n11.00–12.00 Session 2: Strategies for Developing Skills in Young Children (EYFS to KS1) – Michelle Stone \n12.00–1.00 Lunch \n1.00–2.00 Session 3: Targeted Assessment: Speed & Legibility in Key Stage 2 – Dr Mellissa Prunty \n2.00–2.15 Tea \n2.15–3.15 Session 4: Targeted Intervention: Ways of Helping – Catherine Elsey & Joanna Moore \n3.15–3.30 Close \nPrice for Day 2: £80 for members\, £90 for non-members \nMembers\, please log in to get your discount
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-3-day-course-day-2-handwriting-taking-a-closer-look/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-3-day-course-day-2-handwriting-taking-a-closer-look/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231108T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20230919T160329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T211118Z
UID:10000066-1699435800-1699457400@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:NHA 3-Day Course: Day 1: The Foundations of Effective Practice for the Whole School
DESCRIPTION:Here you can book for Day 1 of our hugely popular NHA 3-Day Course for Educators\, Therapists and Psychologists \nSee also:\nDay 2: Handwriting: Taking a Closer Look\nDay 3: Working with Children with Handwriting Difficulties \n\nDay 1 Schedule\n9.30–9.45 Introduction to the Course – Michelle Stone \n9.45–10.45 Session 1: Essential Understandings in Handwriting – Michelle Stone \n10.45–11.00 Coffee \n11.00–12.00 Session 2: The Teaching Steps: The S Factors – Michelle Stone \n12.00–1.00 Lunch \n1.00–2.00 Session 3: Warm Ups & P Checks – Michelle Stone \n2.00–2.15 Tea \n2.15–3.15 Session 4: Curriculum Requirements & Statutory Assessments – Michelle Stone \n3.15–3.30 Close \nPrice for Day 1: £80 for members\, £90 for non-members \nMembers\, please log in to get your discount \n 
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-3-day-course-day-1-the-foundations-of-effective-practice-for-the-whole-school/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-3-day-course-day-1-the-foundations-of-effective-practice-for-the-whole-school/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20230911T101014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T130651Z
UID:10000064-1695992400-1696001400@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:National Handwriting Association AGM
DESCRIPTION: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 you sign up you will be sent a Zoom link. \nThe sessions are as follows: \n1.00pm S Factors presentation: Supporting handwriting in the Key Stage 1 and 2 curriculum \n2.00pm P Checks presentation: Supporting handwriting in EYFS and reception \n2.45pm AGM \n3.30pm Close \nNon-member ticket £10; member ticket free \nMembers please log in to get your ticket free
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/national-handwriting-association-agm/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/national-handwriting-association-agm/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230630
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20230503T125445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T141138Z
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SUMMARY:NHA 2-Day Course for Educators\, Therapists and Psychologists
DESCRIPTION:The NHA’s comprehensive 2-day training course is being offered at Brunel University. It’s possible to book for the whole course or for each day separately. The outline for the 2 days is as follows: \nDay 1: The Foundations of Effective Practice for the Whole School\n9.30–9.45 Introduction to the Course – Michelle Stone\n9.45–10.45 Session 1: Essential Understandings in Handwriting – Michelle Stone\n10.45–11.00 Coffee\n11.00–12.00 Session 2: The Teaching Steps: The S Factors – Michelle Stone\n12.00–1.00 Lunch\n1.00–2.00 Session 3: Warm Ups & P Checks – Michelle Stone\n2.00–2.15 Tea\n2.15–3.15 Session 4: Curriculum Requirements & Statutory Assessments – Michelle Stone\n3.15–3.30 Movement Break\n3.30–4.30 Session 5: Whole School Policy – Michelle Stone\n4.30–5pm Discussion & Close \nDay 2: Handwriting: Taking a Closer Look\n9.30–9.45 Introduction to Day 2 – Michelle Stone\n9.45–10.45 Session 1: Strategies for Developing Skills in Young Children (EYFS to KS1) – Michelle Stone\n10.45–11.00 Coffee\n11.00–12.00 Session 2: Targeted Assessment: Speed & Legibility in Key Stage 2 – Dr Mellissa Prunty\n12.00–1.00 Lunch\n1.00–1.45 Session 3: What Can Go Wrong and Ways of Helping – Dr Mellissa Prunty\n2.00–2.45 Session 4: Supporting Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)\, ‘dyspraxia’ – Dr Mellissa Prunty\n2.45–3.00 Tea\n3.00–3.50 Session 5: Supporting autistic children to develop handwriting skills – Caroline McHugh\n4–4.45 Session 6: Keyboarding as an Accommodation: Research and Practical Considerations – Amanda McLeod\n4.45–5pm Close \n  \nBooking\n£80 per day for members – PLEASE LOG IN TO GET THIS DISCOUNT APPLIED AT CHECKOUT\n£100 per day for non-members \nIf you need accommodation\, there is a hotel on campus. \nFor more information\, please email the NHA.
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-2-day-course-for-educators-therapists-and-psychologists/
LOCATION:Brunel University\, Kingston Lane\,\, Uxbridge\, Middlesex\, UB8 3PH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230330T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20230303T102626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T205800Z
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SUMMARY:NHA Twilight: Is Cursive Compulsory in Schools?
DESCRIPTION: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 been a recommendation to delay the teaching of cursive/joined-up handwriting. \nWith Sue Smits of Morrells Handwriting and the NHA’s Michelle Stone. \nCost is £15 for members\, £20 for non-members.  \nPlease log in to get your member discount applied automatically at checkout.
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-is-cursive-compulsory-in-schools/
LOCATION:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-is-cursive-compulsory-in-schools/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221203
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20221019T113415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T142352Z
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SUMMARY:NHA 3-Day Course for Educators\, Therapists and Psychologists
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to offer the NHA’s comprehensive 3-day online course\, open to members and non-members. \nThe timetable for each of the days is as follows. \n\nDay 1: The Foundations of Effective Practice for the Whole School\nWednesday 30 November 2022\n9.30–9.45 Introduction to the Course – Michelle Stone \n9.45–10.45 Session 1: Essential Understandings in Handwriting – Michelle Stone \n10.45–11.00 Coffee \n11.00–12.00 Session 2: The Teaching Steps: The S Factors – Michelle Stone \n12.00–1.00 Lunch \n1.00–2.00 Session 3: Warm Ups & P Checks – Michelle Stone \n2.00–2.15 Tea \n2.15–3.15 Session 4: Curriculum Requirements & Statutory Assessments – Michelle Stone \n3.15–3.30 Close \n\nDay 2: Handwriting: Taking a Closer Look\nThursday 1 December 2022\n9.30–9.45 Introduction to Day 2  – Michelle Stone \n9.45–10.45 Session 1: Whole School Policy – Michelle Stone \n10.45–11.00 Coffee \n11.00–12.00 Session 2: Strategies for Developing Skills in Young Children (EYFS to Key Stage 1) – Michelle Stone \n12.00–1.00 Lunch \n1.00–2.00 Session 3: Targeted Assessment: Speed & Legibility in Key Stage 2 – Dr Mellissa Prunty \n2.00–2.15 Tea \n2.15–3.15 Session 4: Targeted Intervention: Ways of Helping – Joanna Moore \n3.15–3.30 Close    \n\nDay 3: Working with Children with Handwriting Difficulties\nFriday 2 December 2022\n9.30–9.45 Introduction to Day 3 \n9.45–10.45 Session 1: What Can Go Wrong and Ways of Helping – Dr Mellissa Prunty \n10.45–11.00 Coffee \n11.00–12.00 Session 2: Supporting Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD\, ‘dyspraxia’) – Dr Mellissa Prunty \n12.00–1.00 Lunch \n1.00–2.00 Session 3: Supporting Autistic Children and Young People to Develop Handwriting Skills – Caroline McHugh \n2.00–2.15 Tea \n2.15–3.15 Session 4: Typing as an Accommodation: Technology for Teaching and Virtual Input – Amanda McLeod \n3.15–3.30 Close \n\nPricing\nThree-day course: £270\, discounted to £240 for members\nSingle days: £90\, discounted to £80 for members \nBOOK TICKETS HERE \n 
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-3-day-course-for-educators-therapists-and-psychologists/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220711T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220711T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20220614T100030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T125331Z
UID:10000060-1657566000-1657569600@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:NHA Twilight Webinar: Phasing Out the Entry Stroke
DESCRIPTION:“At first children should not be taught to join letters or to start every letter ‘on the line’ with a ‘lead-in’\, because these practices cause unnecessary difficulty for beginners.” \nDfE\, October 2021 \nPresented by Sue Smits\, Specialist Handwriting Consultant and Advisor\, this webinar aims to expose the truth about the entry/lead-in stroke. It will address questions such as: \n\nWhat is meant by the terms\, ‘entry/lead-in stroke’\, ‘cursive’\, ‘pre-cursive’ and ‘continuous cursive’?\nWhat is the rationale behind teaching the entry/lead-in stroke?\nWhat difficulties are faced by children with SEN\, and by left-handers\, due to writing in an overly cursive script?\nWhat new curriculum changes regarding the entry/lead-in stroke have been introduced?\nWhy have these changes been brought in?\nHow does this affect primary and secondary schools?\nWhat needs to change?\n\nTarget audience \nSuitable for all\, but especially teachers\, tutors\, parents\, carers\, occupational therapists\, and policy makers. \nAbout Sue Smits \nSue works as a handwriting consultant\, teaching handwriting to tens of thousands of children a year and is the visiting lecturer to Worcester University and the University of East London. She is a passionate campaigner for the correct teaching of handwriting and she is the author of the Morrells Handwriting series of handwriting resources for EYFS to adult. To find out more about Sue\, please visit: \n\n Twitter: @MorrellsHand\n Facebook: @MorrellsHandwriting\n Instagram: @thehandwritingexpert\n\nNHA members: £15 \nNon-members: £20 \nMembers please log in to automatically receive your discount \nPlease note: Zoom webinar link details are sent 1 minute after checkout as a separate email to your receipt and order confirmation \n  \nBUY ZOOM TICKET NOW
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-webinar-phasing-out-the-entry-stroke/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220708T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220708T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20220608T132545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T095614Z
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SUMMARY:NHA Members' Day and AGM 2022
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to announce that this year’s NHA Members’ Day and AGM will be held on Friday 8 July. The event will once again take place via Zoom\, providing easy access to everyone\, no matter where they live. \nThe timetable for the day is as follows: \n10.00am\nIntroduction by NHA Chair\, Dr Mellissa Prunty \n10.15am\nPresentation by Dr Ruth Nightingale on Handwriting and typing: Occupational therapy practice when supporting adolescents with handwriting difficulties \n11.15am\nBreak \n11.30am\nPresentations by the NHA’s corporate members \n12.30pm\nLunch \n1.30pm\nPresentation by Dan Wright\, SENDCO and Deputy Head of Snape Wood Primary School in Nottingham\, Handwriting as part of children’s whole development \n2.30pm\nNHA Annual General Meeting \n3.30pm\nEnds \nPlease do join us. There will be Q&A sessions with both of our presenters\, providing lots of opportunities for discussion. \nAttendance at the event is free to NHA members all day\, and non-members may attend 10.00am-1.15pm by paying £20. \nAll places must be booked in advance. \nGO TO TICKET BOOKING PAGE
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/members-day-and-agm-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220512T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20220411T131412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T115806Z
UID:10000058-1652382000-1652385600@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:NHA Twilight: Teaching the Left-hander - How to teach and how to remediate
DESCRIPTION:Online Zoom webinar\nWhy do people think left-handers always have messy writing?\nWhy do people think teaching left-handers is difficult? \nHow is the left-hander’s body involved in handwriting\, including pencil grip and posture? How can the writing implement and paper position affect writing fluency and efficiency? What alternative letter forms should be considered to help the left-hander establish greater legibility at speed? \nPresented by Specialist Teacher and NHA Chair (2021-2022)\, 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. \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. \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\, which is one of the NHA’s corporate members. \n£15 for members\, £20 for non-members. \nMembers please log in to automatically receive your discount \nPlease note: Zoom webinar link details are sent 1 minute after checkout as a separate email to your receipt and order confirmation \nBUY ZOOM TICKET NOW \n 
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-teaching-the-left-hander-how-to-teach-and-how-to-remediate/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220324T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20220302T111703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T153912Z
UID:10000057-1648148400-1648152000@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:NHA Twilight with Megan Baker House
DESCRIPTION:NHA is delighted to present our next Twilight in conjunction with Megan Baker House. \nMegan Baker House runs services for adults and children with neurological motor disorders using the method of Conductive Education (CE). CE is a holistic educational movement approach where the participant is actively involved in their learning and can transfer the skills and techniques learnt in a session into all aspects of everyday life. \n\nMore specifically\, they have been working with children with developmental coordination disorder for over 12 years. They aim to work on difficulties caused by the condition\, teaching children a variety of strategies and techniques to overcome them. These include teaching motor planning\, coordination\, balance\, concentration\, organisation\, all aspects of self-care and handwriting amongst others\, all of which will help to increase their independence. \nThe presenter is David Cleal who is the Children’s Services Manager. The presentation will be based on how the Megan Baker House approach supports adults and children and how they use techniques to improve their handwriting. \nCost is £15 for members\, £20 for non-members.  \nPlease log in to get your member discount applied automatically at checkout. \nBUY ZOOM TICKET NOW \nPLEASE NOTE: Multiple emails will be sent within five minutes of ticket purchase: order confirmation and payment processor receipt\, followed by an email with Zoom details
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-with-megan-baker-house/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220127T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20210910T140518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T123944Z
UID:10000055-1643310000-1643313600@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:Troubleshooting common difficulties: Grip and presentation
DESCRIPTION:How is our whole body involved in handwriting\, including pencil grip and posture? How can muscle control\, such as stabilisation of the wrist\, affect writing fluency and efficiency? Why is visual perception and visual-motor integration important for handwriting? \nPresented by Paediatric OT and former NHA Vice-Chair\, Catherine Elsey\, this webinar will provide a basic introduction to the functional skills required for handwriting. Structured around four themes (fine motor skills; ergonomics and posture; visual-motor integration; and visual perception)\, it is open to all\, including teachers\, parents\, and occupational therapists. \nAlthough predominantly focused on handwriting acquisition in the pre-school and primary school age groups\, the information provided can be used to address many common handwriting difficulties regardless of age group. \nAbout the presenter: Catherine Elsey (DipCOT\, PG Cert Sensory Integration\, HCPC Registered) has over 26 years of specialist experience as a Paediatric OT. This has involved the assessment and treatment of children with specific learning difficulties\, difficulties with sensory integration and sensory attachment\, handwriting\, co-ordination and perception. Catherine is currently providing an occupational therapy service at Cherrycroft\, an independent specialist psychology service specialising in developmental trauma.  She has previously delivered lectures to occupational therapists\, teachers\, psychologists and parents\, in the UK and abroad\, on practical solutions to handwriting and co-ordination difficulties. \nCost is £15 for members\, £20 for non-members. \nBOOK HERE
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/troubleshooting-common-difficulties-grip-and-presentation/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220124
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20211206T163054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T145845Z
UID:10000056-1642723200-1642982399@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Handwriting Collaborative 2022 International Conference on the Science of Written Expression - 60% discount for NHA members
DESCRIPTION:In today’s classrooms the emphasis on student achievement through written expression is at its highest. \nCurrent research on writing defines written expression as “the complex self-directed process that involves the higher order cognitive skills of idea generation\, planning\, organizing\, translating\, and revising ideas into a written product which communicates meaning.” \nAt The Handwriting Collaborative we are dedicated to providing educators with access to the research\, and the resources\, that are key to improving the writing development of all learners. With this goal in mind\, we have gathered together over 30 leading international researchers in the fields of literacy education\, psychology\, neuroscience\, occupational therapy\, and more to share the findings of their most recent work at our 2022 International Conference on the Science of Written Expression. This virtual conference\, on ALL aspects of the science of writing\, will be held online January 21st-23rd\, 2022. \n\nAbout the Conference\nThe virtual International Conference on the Science of Written Expression will showcase three (3) full days of presentations from over thirty (30+) internationally recognized speakers from around the world. Oxford Brookings University (UK)\, Teachers’ College Columbia (US)\, Texas A&M (US)\, University of Porto (Portugal)\, University of Verona (Italy) as well as the National Institute for Health (US) are just a few of the educational institutions who will be represented by our speakers. For a complete list of the speakers and their sessions visit: conference.handwritingcollaborative.org/speakers \nKeynote Speakers for January 21st – 23rd\, 2022\n Young-Suk Grace Kim\, PhD.\, Senior Associate Dean\, School of Education\, University of California\, Irvine  \nDr. Kim’s Keynote on Friday\, January 21st is titled “The Science of Writing” \nCharles MacArthur\, PhD.\, University of Delaware/SpEd\, Literacy\, Writing\, EdResearch \nDr. MacArthur will be giving the Keynote on Saturday\, January 22nd. His talk is titled “Knowledge\, Strategies\, and Metacognition in Learning to Write” \nAnna Barnett\, PhD.\, Oxford Brookes University \nDr. Barnett will open the final day of the conference\, Sunday\, January 23rd with her session: ”Handwriting and Typing in students with Handwriting Difficulties”   \n  \n\nNHA members are offered 60% discount on this conference – see coupon code here
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/the-2022-international-conference-on-the-science-of-written-expression/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211123T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20210910T092118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T110837Z
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SUMMARY:Typing: Practicalities for the laptop user\, Twilight Session 2 on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:How fast is fast enough? What are the benefits of touch typing? Which letters should you start to learn first? Is it best to learn on a standard keyboard\, or is a smaller laptop keyboard OK? How far from the screen should you sit? What is the best chair height? And\, is it a good idea for beginners to turn off spellcheck? \n\n\nThe use of typing by school children is a hot topic at the moment\, and we’re here to help. \n\n\nJoin us for our next Twilight online training session. Hosted by the NHA’s Interim Chair and experienced Specialist Teacher\, Amanda McLeod\, Practicalities for the laptop user aims to help everyone get off to a great start with typing. During two\, hour-long “Zoom” sessions\, Amanda will introduce the most up-to-date guidance on typing instruction\, then answer your questions. \nThe first session is on 16 November; see the Session 1 event page to book for Session 1. Use the form at the bottom of this event page to book for Session 2. \n\n\nPlaces for each session must be booked in advance and are just £10 per session for non-members or £7.50 for members (non-refundable). \n\n\nAfter receipt of payment\, a “Zoom” attendance code will be sent to you by email. Any problems\, please contact admin@nha-handwriting.org.uk. \n\n\nPlease help us spread the word by telling friends and colleagues. We look forward to seeing you. \n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/typing-practicalities-for-the-laptop-user-session-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211116T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20210910T091945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T110725Z
UID:10000052-1637089200-1637092800@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:Typing: Practicalities for the laptop user\, Twilight Session 1 on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:How fast is fast enough? What are the benefits of touch typing? Which letters should you start to learn first? Is it best to learn on a standard keyboard\, or is a smaller laptop keyboard OK? How far from the screen should you sit? What is the best chair height? And\, is it a good idea for beginners to turn off spellcheck? \n\n\nThe use of typing by school children is a hot topic at the moment\, and we’re here to help. \n\n\nJoin us for our next Twilight online training session. Hosted by the NHA’s Interim Chair and experienced Specialist Teacher\, Amanda McLeod\, Practicalities for the laptop user aims to help everyone get off to a great start with typing. During two\, hour-long “Zoom” sessions\, Amanda will introduce the most up-to-date guidance on typing instruction\, then answer your questions. \n\nThe first session is on 16 November; the second session on 23 November. Use the form at the bottom of this event page to book the first session\, and the form on the Twilight Session 2 event page to book the second session. \n\nPlaces for each session must be booked in advance and are just £10 per session for non-members or £7.50 for members (non-refundable). \n\n\nAfter receipt of payment\, a “Zoom” attendance code will be sent to you by email. Any problems\, please contact admin@nha-handwriting.org.uk. \n\n\nPlease help us spread the word by telling friends and colleagues. We look forward to seeing you. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/typing-practicalities-for-the-the-laptop-user-session-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210924T163154
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210924T163154
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20210910T094112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T163154Z
UID:10000054-1632501114-1632501114@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:NHA 3-Day Online Course for Educators\, Therapists and Psychologists
DESCRIPTION:Coming in April! \n  \nApologies\, but due to a keynote presenter becoming unavailable\, the NHA’s next 3-day course will now take place in Spring 2022.  \nSpecific dates and more information about this hugely popular course will follow soon. When bookings open\, we will notify all NHA members by email. \n  \nBroadly\, the course will cover: \nDay 1 The Foundations of Effective Practice for the Whole School \nDay 2 Handwriting: Taking a Closer Look \nDay 3 Working with Children with Handwriting Difficulties \nAll bookings to be made in advance. Early bird booking rates will be offered\, and bookings will be taken for single-day sessions\, or for the full three-day course. \n  \n 
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-3-day-online-course-for-educators-therapists-and-psychologists/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210709T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210709T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T115509
CREATED:20210617T115335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T161758Z
UID:10000051-1625828400-1625841000@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:Members' Day and AGM 2021
DESCRIPTION:This year our Members’ Day is via Zoom. We will have two presentations about research projects\, followed by presentations from some of our corporate members\,  and finally our AGM. The Members’ Day is open to all members and is free of charge. \nMembers should log in and register for the event here. \n11am: Researching handwriting support\nDr James Shea\, Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education\, University of Bedfordshire \nThe talk will cover how Dr Shea ended up researching handwriting support. A story that goes back to when he was HOD English and fighting hard to get intervention and support for his pupils. It will cover his efforts to ensure this knowledge became represented in teacher education. Finally\, it will cover some of the background to his research project which is actually focused on the parents or guardians of those who acquire handwriting intervention for their children and seeks to explore the narratives behind these decisions. There will be an opportunity for questions after the presentation. \nDr Shea is the course coordinator for all the PGCE secondary teacher education programmes at the University of Bedfordshire. He is the joint phase lead for secondary teacher education across the university whilst also being the subject lead for secondary English where he is passionate about ensuring that the standard of English teachers remains high. He oversees a large team of staff who work with around 300 mentors across 250 secondary schools and all of whom form the partnership necessary to produce hundreds of new teachers each year. Previously he was the elected academic governor of the University of Bedfordshire from 2010 to 2012\, whilst he was also Head of English at a large 11-18 secondary school for ten years prior to entering teacher education. His research interests range from neuroscience in education\, educational technology to teacher education\, but he is also undertaking a current research project into support for handwriting. \n12 noon: Influences of spelling on handwriting speed in typical and atypical development\nDr Olivia Afonso\, Oxford Brookes University \nSpelling and handwriting are two different components of the writing process. Spelling is a linguistic process\, while handwriting could be characterised mainly as a motor skill. However\, they are both acquired simultaneously\, and they both consume from the same sets of cognitive resources. Consequently\, increasing evidence suggests that spelling difficulties affect the speed of handwriting movements. In this talk\, Dr Afonso will describe a series of studies investigating how spelling and handwriting affect each other in typically developing individuals and in individuals with spelling difficulties (i.e.\, developmental dyslexia). In these studies\, adults and children aged 8-12 with and without developmental dyslexia took part in different writing and graphic tasks. Findings reveal that difficulties with spelling affect handwriting speed in all age groups. In the younger groups\, differences between children with and without spelling difficulties are mainly (but not exclusively) reflected in the production of longer pauses between letters. Later on in their development\, older children and adults with dyslexia also exhibited reduced on-paper pen speed during handwriting. Finally\, she will discuss recent evidence suggesting that this reduction in handwriting speed might affect the development of pen movement speed in other graphic (non-linguistic) tasks. \n1pm: Presentations from our Corporate members\nNexus\nNexus will showcase developments and updates in their Pegs to Paper range. \nSchofield and Sims\nSchofield & Sims is a leading publisher of books for schools\, parents and tutors. Written by experienced teachers\, its resources provide children with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for both education and later in life. One of Schofield & Sims’ key areas of focus is handwriting\, a vital skill that can have a significant impact on long-term academic achievement. \nThe session is presented by Marc Pitman\, who will reveal some of the key findings from a recent survey commissioned by Schofield & Sims on the effects of the pandemic on children’s handwriting. He will also be showcasing Schofield & Sims’ WriteWell programme\, a complete course designed to guide children from their first steps in mark-making towards the development of clear\, confident and speedy joined handwriting. \nLearning without Tears\nLearning Without Tears is an education company that offers a unique approach to teaching and learning\, from crucial readiness skills in Pre-K to foundational writing skills in elementary school. Our programs support learners and teachers with engaging\, effective products\, instruction\, and professional development. The session presented by Susan Little and Luke Wardour today will focus specifically on handwriting skill development and building confident communicators. Handwriting Without Tears is a proven success in making legible and fluent handwriting an easy and automatic skill. Our curriculum helps children develop their writing skills through multisensory\, play-based instruction. HWT uses hands-on\, educationally sound\, explicit instruction to teach handwriting to students with diverse learning styles and abilities. Throughout the program\, developmentally based instruction is provided along with engagement through music\, movement\, and hands-on activities. Join us and learn how to give your students the life skill of handwriting! \n Susan Little is a national board-certified occupational therapist. She received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She has over seven years of clinical experience providing services to children aged birth through 21 years old with special needs in outpatient clinics\, neonatal intensive care units\, school systems\, and early intervention home care settings. Susan is a trained curriculum specialist in the Learning Without Tears programs: Get Set for School®\, Handwriting Without Tears®\, and Keyboarding Without Tears®. She has worked for Learning Without Tears for over 18 years and regularly delivers education sessions worldwide\, where she shares her expertise in child development and the benefits of these programs for success in the academic environment.  \nExercise Books Direct\nThe UK’s only direct supplier of exercise books to schools\, Exercise Books Direct specialises in bringing affordable personalised exercise books to the UK market. Our goal is to give every school the chance to have personalised exercise books\, increasing school pride and thereby contributing to a positive learning environment. With over a century of passion for writing products\, we care deeply about the art of handwriting and so we’re very glad to be sponsoring the National Handwriting Association. For more details on our products\, please visit: www.exercisebooksdirect.co.uk \n2pm: NHA AGM\nTo register for the event\, log in to your membership account and follow this link.
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/members-day-and-agm-2021/
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SUMMARY:Free Twilight Event: Handwriting and Typing in Secondary School Students
DESCRIPTION:Difficulties in producing legible handwriting at sufficient speed can hamper progress and lead to underachievement in secondary school. When difficulties are significant\, students may be granted accommodations in normal class work and written examinations\, such as allowing typing and use of a word processor. However\, little is known about policy and practice in schools regarding how teachers make decisions relating to support for students with handwriting difficulties. \nWe are surveying school teachers/SENDCos and school Occupational Therapists to gain their views on current policy and practice in this area. Preliminary findings from our surveys will be reported to indicate the current status of handwriting and typing in secondary schools in England. We invite delegates to be involved in our research to describe approaches taken in their own schools. This will help provide a comprehensive picture across different settings allowing us to identify future training and support needs for students and school staff. \nThe meeting is via Zoom. A link will be sent to you when you register for the meeting.
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/free-twilight-event-handwriting-and-typing-in-secondary-school-students/
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