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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211116T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T155020
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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:20260411T155020
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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:20260411T155020
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210624T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210624T203000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210522
DTSTAMP:20260411T155020
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SUMMARY:3-Day Training Course for Educators\, Therapists and Psychologists
DESCRIPTION:This is an online course. The timetable for each of the 3 days is as follows: \nDay 1: The Foundations of Effective Practice for the Whole School\n\n\n\n9.30–9.45 Introduction to the Course \n9.45–10.45 Session 1: Essential Understandings in Handwriting \n10.45–11.00 Coffee \n11.00–12.00 Session 2: The Teaching Steps: The S Factors \n12.00–1.00 Lunch \n1.00–2.00 Session 3: Warm Ups & P Checks \n2.00–2.15 Tea \n2.15–3.15 Session 4: Curriculum Requirements & Statutory Assessments \n3.15–3.30 Close \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2: Handwriting: Taking a Closer Look\n\n\n\n9.30–9.45 Introduction to Day 2 \n9.45–10.45 Session 1: Whole School Policy \n10.45–11.00 Coffee \n11.00–12.00 Session 2: Strategies for Developing Skills in Young Children (EYFS to KS1) \n12.00–1.00 Lunch \n1.00–2.00 Session 3: Targeted Assessment: Speed & Legibility in Key Stage 2 \n2.00–2.15 Tea \n2.15–3.15 Session 4: Targeted Intervention: Ways of Helping \n3.15–3.30 Close    \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\n9.30–9.45 Introduction to Day 3 \n9.45–10.45 Session 1: What Can Go Wrong and Ways of Helping \n10.45–11.00 Coffee \n11.00–12.00 Session 2: Supporting Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)\, ‘dyspraxia’ \n12.00–1.00 Lunch \n1.00–2.00 Session 3:Supporting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) \n2.00–2.15 Tea \n2.15–3.15 Session 4: Typing as an Accommodation: Technology for Teaching and Virtual Input \n3.15–3.30 Close \n\nPricing\nThree-day course: £270 discounted to £240 for membersSingle days: £90 discounted to £80 for members \nEarly bird prices before 30th April:\nThree-day course: £240 discounted to £195 for membersSingle days: £80 discounted to £65 for members \nMembers must log in to get their discounted prices \n 
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/3-day-training-course-for-educators-therapists-and-psychologists/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210304T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T155020
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SUMMARY:NHA Twilight Webinar: Motivating the Reluctant Writer
DESCRIPTION:Many children struggle with low self-esteem as a result of difficulties with handwriting. These children may dislike engaging in handwriting and be difficult to motivate when it comes to writing. This session will present research surrounding handwriting and self-esteem and ideas for motivating children from Key Stage 1 and 2 to engage in handwriting. \nThe session will include a 30-minute presentation from Occupational Therapist Lesley Harding followed by a question and answer session with members of our NHA training team\, including specialist teachers and researchers. \nPricing\n£15 discounted to £10 for members \nMembers must log in to get their discount \n 
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-webinar-motivating-the-reluctant-writer/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210128T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T155020
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SUMMARY:NHA Twilight Webinar: Supporting Handwriting and Typing Skills at Home
DESCRIPTION:This first twilight webinar event is for parents who are currently supporting children’s literacy at home during the Covid-19 lockdown. The session will include a 30-minute presentation on the basic principles of handwriting and typing followed by a 30-minute question and answer session with members of our committee. \nHosted by specialist teachers Michelle Stone and Amanda McLeod. \nFree of charge. Bookings close at 1pm on 28 January.
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-twilight-webinar-supporting-handwriting-and-typing-skills-at-home/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200713T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200713T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T155020
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SUMMARY:NHA AGM and Presentations via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Our AGM and presentations for members will be held via Zoom. Presentations will take place from 11am to 1pm\, followed by our AGM at 1pm. \n11am Presentation: Helping Handwriting Shine (HHS): Experiences from a Randomised Controlled Trial of a School-Led Method of Intervention \nHHS is a task-oriented\, metacognitive approach based on the latest available evidence\, which aims to help students develop automatic and efficient handwriting. This project aimed to equip teachers and teaching assistants with techniques typically applied by Occupational Therapists\, and evaluated this school-led method of intervention. 100 schools participated in the Education Endowment Foundation funded study in 2018–2019. Two versions were tested: a universal approach for whole class groups in Year 2\, and a targeted approach for small groups of students in Year 5. The primary outcome for the trial is a measure of writing composition using a method of comparative judgement\, alongside an implementation and process evaluation completed by the National Foundation for Education Research.  The results of the evaluation are due later this year. Em and Jo worked as Research Fellows at the University of Leeds on the intervention arm of the trial and discuss their experiences and some of the key questions\, such as the process of change and issues related to training\, and whole class versus small group intervention. \nThe speakers are Dr Emily A Williams\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, University of Leeds & Bradford Institute for Health Research and Jo Atkinson\, Lecturer/Occupational Therapist\, Faculty of Health Studies\, University of Bradford \n12 noon Presentation from Nexus \nNexus make learning products for home and school and have developed a progressive handwriting system in partnership with Dr Angela Webb\, the former chair of the National Handwriting Association. \n1pm National Handwriting Association AGM \n\n \n  \n 
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-agm-13-july-2020-via-zoom/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200703
DTSTAMP:20260411T155020
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SUMMARY:The Teaching of Handwriting: Developing Effective Practice - POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE THAT NHA HAS POSTPONED THIS EVENT IN LINE WITH GOVERNMENT ADVICE AROUND COVID-19. WE HOPE TO RESCHEDULE AS SOON AS THIS BECOMES POSSIBLE. IF YOU HAVE BOOKED ONTO THIS EVENT\, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A REFUND\, AND WE WILL LET YOU KNOW AS SOON AS AN ALTERNATIVE DATE HAS BEEN ARRANGED. \nA comprehensive 3-day* course presented by the NHA\, providing professional development for teachers\, school managers\, occupational therapists and other professionals involved in the development of handwriting skills. \nCourse Summary\nDay 1: The basics of handwriting development and structured teaching steps.\nDay 2: Handwriting progression in the curriculum\, statutory assessments\, developing a whole school policy\, preparation for a professional conversation.\nDay 3: Understanding common handwriting difficulties\, intervention strategies\, supportive technology.\n*Although the course is designed as a single module\, delegates who are unable to attend all three days may attend single days. However\, Day 1 provides the essential understanding for Days 2 and 3.\nA certificate of attendance will be issued to those who attend all three days. \n\nCourse Programme\nDay 1: The basics of handwriting development and teaching steps\nDay 1 provides the foundation knowledge to inform the successful development of handwriting skills. It will include an outline of the component skills for ‘handwriting readiness’\, preparation for learning and structured teaching steps. Delegates will learn how to apply the two dimensions of effective practice: \nPreparation: The P Checks\nTeaching Steps: The S Factors \n9.30 – 10.00: Registration \nSession 1\n10.00 – 11.15: Introduction to Handwriting\n11.15 – 11.30: COFFEE \n Session 2\n11.30 – 12.30: Readiness for Handwriting\n12.30 – 1.30: LUNCH \nSession 3\n1.30 – 2.30: Preparation for Handwriting: Warm-ups and P Checks\n2.30 – 2.45: TEA \nSession 4\n2.30 – 3.45: The Teaching Steps: S Factors\n3.45 – 4.00: Question Time\n4.15: Finish  \nDay 1 Presenters\nSessions 1 & 4: Pam Hulme – Handwriting specialist teacher and training provider\nSessions 2 & 3: Joanna Moore – Paediatric Occupational Therapist \n  \nDay 2: Handwriting in the curriculum and statutory assessments\, developing a successful whole school policy\nDay 2 begins by relating the content of Day 1 to the statutory curricular and assessment requirements (EYFS and National Curriculum) and includes  how schools can develop their own framework for progression. This provides essential understanding for subject leadership and for therapists working in partnership with schools. The afternoon will focus on whole school improvement and policy development. The day will end with a summary of good practice to inform professional conversations with statements of Intent\, Implementation and Impact. \n9.30 – 10.00   Registration \nSession 1\n10.00 – 11.15: Handwriting: Curriculum\, Progression and Assessment\n11.15 – 11.30: COFFEE \nSession 2\n11.30 – 12.30: Handwriting in statutory assessments: myths and reality from an STA moderator\n12.30 – 1.30: LUNCH \nSession 3\n1.30 – 2.30: Implementing successful whole school changes: Whitehill Junior and Highbury Infants’ Schools\n2.30 – 2.45: TEA \nSession 4\n2.45 – 4.00: A Professional Conversation: a summary of best practice\n4.00: Question Time\n4.15: Finish  \nDay 2 Presenters\nSessions 1 & 4: Pam Hulme – Handwriting specialist teacher and training provider\nSession 2: Lynn Sear – Director of Literacy Tree\, STA moderator\nSession 3: Steve Mills (Headteacher) & Anna Beresford (Deputy Headteacher) Whitehill Junior School\, Antonia Mc Connell Smith (Inclusion Lead\, Whitehill Junior and Highbury Infants Schools). \n  \nDay 3: Handwriting difficulties\, intervention strategies\, supporting technology\nDay 3 begins with a description of common handwriting difficulties\, some of which may require specialist support. Evidence-based intervention strategies will be discussed and effective shared practice based on the Partnering for Change model. The afternoon will provide guidance on keyboarding and helpful apps. The day will finish with a practical session on strategies to motivate struggling and reluctant writers. \n9.30 – 10.00: Registration \nSession 1\n10.00 – 11.00: Common Handwriting Difficulties\n11.15 – 11.30: COFFEE \nSession 2\n11.15 – 12.15: Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies\n12.15 – 12.30: Question Time\n12.30 – 1.30: LUNCH \nSession 3\n1.30 – 2.30: A guide to keyboarding\n2.30 – 2.45: TEA \nSession 4\n2.45 – 4.00: Practical strategies to support and motivate children who struggle\n4.00 – 4.15: Question Time\n4.15: Finish  \nDay 3 Presenters\nSessions 1 & 2: Dr Mellissa Prunty – Chair of NHA\, Senior OT Lecturer\nSession 3: Amanda McLeod – Specialist Teacher\nSession 4: Catherine Elsey – Paediatric Occupational Therapist \n\nCourse Timings and Refreshments\nRegistration and coffee from 9.30am. The presentations start at 10.00am prompt and the day closes at 4:15pm. \nRefreshments are provided at registration\, mid-morning and mid-afternoon.\nPlease note that in order to reduce the costs of the course to delegates\, lunch will not be provided.\nDelegates may wish to bring their own lunch or may wish to use the cafés and other food providers within a 3-minute walk of the venue. \n\nJoining Instructions\nFinal additional joining instructions will be sent by email one week before the event to the email address given by the delegate. The church building and Parish Hall have wheelchair access. There are no designated parking spaces provided for the course\, but a limited number may be available via Just Park. \nTerms & Conditions\nBy submitting a booking\, you are agreeing to pay NHA.\nYou are also agreeing to accept our Cancellation Policy. \nCancellation Policy\nCancellation for delegates booked on this course made more than 14 days prior to course commencement will not incur cancellation charges. Cancellations within 5 to 14 days of course commencement will usually incur a 25% cancellation fee\, and cancellations between 0 and 5 days of course commencement will usually incur a 50% cancellation fee. \nThese conditions will be revoked where necessary in the case of public health measures. \n\nCourse Prices – Book early and save!\nNHA is offering a fantastic reduced rate for members who book early.\nNHA Membership is from £18.00 for individual members. \nNHA Members Early Bird Rates for bookings before April 30th\nFull 3-day course: £260.00\nSingle days: £90.00 \nNHA Members For bookings after April 30th\nFull 3-day course: £280.00\nSingle days – £100.00 \nNon NHA Members: Early Bird Rates for bookings before April 30th\nFull 3-day course: £300.00\nSingle days – £120.00 \nNon NHA Members: bookings after April 30th\nFull 3-day course: £320.00\nSingle days – £130.00 \nMembers – Log in to get your member discounts applied automatically to the ticket rates below.
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/the-teaching-of-handwriting-developing-effective-practice-3-day-course/
LOCATION:St Peter’s Hall\, Parish Hall\, 119 Eaton Square\, London\, SW1W 9AL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200612T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T155020
CREATED:20191205T103727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200417T104801Z
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SUMMARY:NHA Members' Day and AGM\, 2020 - POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE THAT NHA HAS POSTPONED THIS EVENT IN LINE WITH GOVERNMENT ADVICE AROUND COVID-19. WE HOPE TO RESCHEDULE AS SOON AS THIS BECOMES POSSIBLE. IF YOU HAVE BOOKED ONTO THIS EVENT\, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A REFUND\, AND WE WILL LET YOU KNOW AS SOON AS AN ALTERNATIVE DATE HAS BEEN ARRANGED. \nOur annual Members’ Day provides an opportunity for professionals and carers to come together to network and discuss handwriting issues and concerns. Open to all members. \nOver the day\, members will: \n\nMeet with and share ideas with other professionals across disciplines\nHear presentations on the latest research on handwriting\nHear about the NHA’s evidence-informed stance on what constitutes good practice surrounding the teaching and learning of handwriting\nHelp inform new Handwriting Guidance for Occupational Therapists and Teachers (to be produced for the Royal College of Occupational Therapists)\nAttend the NHA AGM\nHear from our corporate members about the latest products and resources available for handwriting\n\n£45 for members – lunch and refreshments included \n£55 for non-members \nEarly bird discount: book and pay before 31 March 2020 and save £10 per ticket! \n  \nDo you need accommodation? Suggestions include the Red Lion in Hillingdon and the Travelodge in Uxbridge.
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/nha-members-day-and-agm-2020/
LOCATION:Brunel University\, Kingston Lane\,\, Uxbridge\, Middlesex\, UB8 3PH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191017T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T155020
CREATED:20190913T115252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190913T115630Z
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SUMMARY:Sussex Coast Handwriting Conference
DESCRIPTION:A chance to explore evidence-based practice in the teaching of handwriting. This session is led by Pam Hulme\, who chairs the Inset committee of the NHA and is passionate about the teaching of handwriting. Sessions will explore the rationale for the effective teaching of handwriting with reference to recent research\, and appropriate progression of skills and how this can be matched to the national curriculum\, and an overview of handwriting difficulties. \nLocated at Benfield Primary School\, 255 Old Shoreham Road\, BN41 1XS. This course is run by the Sussex Coast Teaching School Alliance and is open to those from alliance and non-alliance schools. \nFor more details\, download this information sheet Handwriting Conference 2019-20.
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/sussex-coast-handwriting-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190704T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190704T121500
DTSTAMP:20260411T155020
CREATED:20190621T094955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T095807Z
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SUMMARY:Half-day training course for teachers: Leeds
DESCRIPTION:NHA and Cambridge University Press are offering a free half-day training course for teachers in Leeds on 4 July. Places are limited\, so please book early through Eventbrite.
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/half-day-training-course-for-teachers-leeds/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190627T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190627T121500
DTSTAMP:20260411T155020
CREATED:20190621T094651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T094651Z
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SUMMARY:Half-day training course for teachers: Brighton
DESCRIPTION:NHA and Cambridge University Press are offering a free half-day training course for teachers in Brighton on 27 June. Places are limited\, so please book early through Eventbrite. \n 
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/half-day-training-course-for-teachers-brighton/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190616
DTSTAMP:20260411T155020
CREATED:20190131T215149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T104835Z
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SUMMARY:NHA Members' Day and AGM 2019
DESCRIPTION:The event is being held at Room W3.01 (3rd floor)\, 20 Bedford Way (the main UCL Institute of Education building). A campus map can be found here. \nLAST DATE FOR BOOKING: 5 JUNE 2019. No bookings can accepted after this date.  \nSession 1: Supporting Handwriting in Schools  \nMelanie Burrough and Dr Debbie Kramer-Roy will present a tiered model for supporting handwriting in schools which encourages collaborative working between educators and Occupational Therapists. They will discuss whole school approaches\, targeted interventions and specialist input for children with handwriting difficulties.  \nMelanie Burrough is Head of Therapy at The Children’s Trust School. She has an MSc in professional development in occupational therapy. Areas of research interest include leadership\, innovation\, economic evaluation and childhood participation. Melanie has conducted a research study using action research methodology to introduce participation-focussed interventions to clinical practice. Clinically\, she has particular interests in evidenced-based service-delivery models\, capacity building interventions and outcome measurement for children and young people with neurodisabilities. Melanie is the co-founder and Chair of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section for Children\, Young People and Families’ Clinical Forum on School-Based Occupational Therapy. \nDr Debbie Kramer-Roy is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist with many years of clinical experience working with children with handwriting difficulties and teaching both OTs and teachers how to support these children in their practice. Debbie has worked as a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy in the UK and in Inclusive Education at a Teacher Education Institute in Pakistan. Debbie is the co-founder of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Section for Children\, Young People and Families’ Clinical Forum on School-Based Occupational Therapy. She currently works as an Advanced Paediatric Occupational Therapist in Ealing\, and as the Director of Education of the European Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. \n Session 2: ‘Bring & Share’  \nFacilitated discussion sessions where members share examples of their practice from their schools & clinics. These sessions will use the model from Session 1 as a framework for discussion. Members should expect to pick up ideas for implementing policies and interventions across the whole school\, in smaller groups and on an individual 1:1 basis.  \n Session 3: What Members need from the NHA in the Digital Age  \nWe will use technology to capture the views of our members on the role of the NHA in the digital age. We would like to find out what members need and want to know so we can tailor our provision of support and resources moving forward.  \nTimings for Member’s Day \n\n\n\n  09.30-10.15 \nRegistration\, Tea & Welcome \n\n\n10.15-12.30 \nSessions 1 & 2 \n\n\n12.30-13.15 \nLunch & corporate stands \n\n\n13.15-14.00 \nSession 2 continued \n\n\n14.00-15.00 \nAnnual General Meeting (AGM) \n\n\n15.00-16.00 \nSession 3 & Close 
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/annual-members-day-2019/
LOCATION:University College London\, 20 Bedford Way\, London\, WC1H 0AL
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190528T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T155020
CREATED:20190520T143545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T145548Z
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SUMMARY:Handwriting: Then and Now\, a talk at the British Library
DESCRIPTION:Angela Webb\, psychologist and former chair of the NHA\, joins Ewan Clayton\, calligrapher\, author and Professor in Design at the University of Sunderland\, for a discussion of the past\, present and future of handwriting. Accompanies the British Library exhibition Writing: Making Your Mark. \nTickets available from the British Library.
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/handwriting-then-and-now-a-talk-at-the-british-library/
LOCATION:British Library\, 96 Euston Road\,\, London\, NW1 2DB
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190828
DTSTAMP:20260411T155020
CREATED:20190520T144106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T144106Z
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SUMMARY:Writing: Making Your Mark exhibition at the British Library
DESCRIPTION:Follow the remarkable evolution of writing from ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and early printed text\, to note-taking by key thinkers to digital tools. Written works from the British Library’s unparalleled collection illuminate the history of writing and lead into reflection on its future. \n  \n 
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/writing-making-your-mark-exhibition-at-the-british-library/
LOCATION:British Library\, 96 Euston Road\,\, London\, NW1 2DB
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190406
DTSTAMP:20260411T155020
CREATED:20190201T131205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T131447Z
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SUMMARY:3-Day Training Course for Educators\, Therapists and Psychologists
DESCRIPTION:Day 1: The Foundations of Effective Practice for the Whole School\n\n\n\nSession 1: Essential Understandings in HandwritingSession 2: The Teaching Steps: The S Factors Session 3: Wonderful Warm Ups & P Checks                        Session 4: Curriculum Requirements & Statutory Assessments (0 – 11years)Session 5: A Summary of Successful Practice   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2: Handwriting: Taking a Closer Look\n\n\n\nSession 1: (Choose A or B)Session A: Handwriting Bootcamp – Improving Handwriting in a Class Setting Session B: Readiness for Handwriting: Bootcamp for TherapistsSession 2: (Choose A or B)Session A: Strategies for Developing Skills in Young Children (EYFS – KS1)Session B: Targeted Assessment: Speed & Legibility in Key Stage 2Session 3: Common Handwriting Difficulties Session 4: Technology for Teaching  \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\nSession 1: What Can Go Wrong and Ways of HelpingSession 2: Supporting Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) ‘dyspraxia’Session 3: Supporting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Session 4: Motivating the Reluctant Writer  \n\nDo you need accommodation? Suggestions include the Red Lion in Hillingdon and the Travelodge in Uxbridge. \n\nBOOKINGS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/3-day-training-course/
LOCATION:Brunel University\, Kingston Lane\,\, Uxbridge\, Middlesex\, UB8 3PH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190207T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190207T121500
DTSTAMP:20260411T155020
CREATED:20190131T214005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T214005Z
UID:10000033-1549530000-1549541700@nha-handwriting.org.uk
SUMMARY:Handwriting - the Basics!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at this exclusive CPD event\, delivered by Pam Hulme of the National Handwriting Association. This half day workshop\, suitable for headteachers and literacy coordinators\, will provide you with the tools you need to teach handwriting successfully. \nMore details and booking
URL:https://nha-handwriting.org.uk/event/handwriting-the-basics/
LOCATION:Renaissance Hotel Manchester\, Blackfriars Street\, Manchester\, M3 2EQ
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