Patron - Sir Jim Rose

The National Handwriting Association is a charity run by volunteers with expertise from many disciplines. Membership is open to individuals, schools and organisations keen to keep up with developments in the area of handwriting. The association also offers corporate membership to firms in related fields.

Objectives

We aim to:

• raise awareness of handwriting as a crucial component of literacy

• promote and foster good practice in the teaching of handwriting

• provide support for those working with children and adults who have handwriting difficulties

 To fulfil these aims we:

• maintain an up-to-date website

• run in-service training in schools, clinics and other centres

• run an accredited course on handwriting at the University of London Institute of Education

• produce an annual journal for our members to keep them informed on the latest research and books on handwriting, and writing equipment

• publish practical booklets and other materials on specific aspects of handwriting

• provide practical information for parents and professionals

• liaise with commercial enterprises to give guidance on the manufacture of writing equipment

• work with central and local government to improve standards of handwriting

• support research into handwriting

Corporate Members

Registered Charity Number - 1051157

We cannot deal with individual enquiries. Please go to the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page for further information and advice.

Date updated: 14/07/2009

“Their future in your hands”

leave a legacy to help promote & foster good practice

in the teaching of handwriting.

If you would like to make a difference to children of the next generation  by leaving some money in your will to the National Handwriting Association please contact our Finance Officer Karen Nicholas