Handwriting Information Session for Parents

• Why is handwriting important? • Progression in handwriting and

the National Curriculum• School approach and scheme • Main issues that may arise• How you can help!

Why is Handwriting important? - more motivation to write- Children who have better

handwriting are usually better at spelling

- Helps children understand the importance of structure and organisation.

Essential Points!

- Pencil grip- Correct Equipment- Posture when writing - Correct letter formation- Space and environment

Left Handers- Can be harder for left handed writers to

write neatly. - Left handers need to sit of the left side of

the desk- Tend to write lower down so may kneel

on chair – cushion or lower desk can help - Left handers need a longer stem to write

with

Pen Licence - Scheme for Year 3,4,5- Children to have consistent handwriting

in all books. - Writing must be consistent in size.- Joined writing- Ascenders and decenders correct

length.

Potential Difficulties with Handwriting and Advice

• Legibility? (All or most of the words written can't be read out of context.)

• Neatness? (The handwriting is messy or poorly controlled.)• Comfort? (The child is experiencing pain, strain or

discomfort when writing.)• Pressure? (S/he is pressing too hard or not hard enough, or

pressure within one piece of writing is variable.)• Speed? (S/he writes very slowly, producing too little writing,

or too fast, becoming inaccurate.)• Motivation/enjoyment? (S/he is reluctant to write or gives

up too easily.)

What are the main areas of concern?

http://www.nha-handwriting.org.uk/

Our Scheme

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