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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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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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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
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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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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T000000
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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
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260518T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T111718
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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:20260427T111718
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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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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:20260427T111718
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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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