About NHA

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