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We are a
multidisciplinary group based in the United Kingdom, but with members all over
the world. Our main concern is to promote the improvement of handwriting
standards in schools and support children with handwriting difficulties.
Objectives
We aim to:
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raise awareness of handwriting as a crucial component of literacy
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promote and foster good practice in the teaching of handwriting
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provide support for those working with children and adults who have
handwriting difficulties
To fulfil these objectives we:
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maintain an up-to-date website
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run in-service training in schools, clinics and other centres
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run an accredited course on handwriting in collaboration with the
University of London Institute of Education
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produce an annual journal for our members to keep them informed on the
latest research and books on handwriting, and writing equipment
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publish practical booklets and other materials on specific aspects of
handwriting
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provide practical information for parents and professionals
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liaise with commercial enterprises to give guidance on the manufacture
of writing equipment
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work with central and local government to improve standards of
handwriting
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support research into handwriting
One in 3
teenage boys and one in 4 girls says that they only write when they have to, and
even then they write as little as possible
Schools Examination and
Assessments Council. 1991
We cannot deal with individual enquiries.
Please go to the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page for further information
and advice.
Date updated:
25/07/2008
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