Practical Training Day for Education and Therapy Professionals
at Richmond School & Sixth Form, Darlington Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 7BQ
2nd October 2026
9:30am - 2:30pm
Handwriting is a key skill for success across the curriculum, requiring the integration of motor, perceptual, and cognitive abilities. Difficulties with handwriting can impact confidence, participation, and academic achievement. This practical training day will help delegates understand the factors affecting handwriting development and performance, identify common difficulties, and implement effective support strategies.
Topics covered:
- Biomechanical and ergonomic factors affecting handwriting
- Handwriting from perceptual-motor and kinaesthetic perspectives
- Identifying handwriting difficulties in primary and secondary pupils
- Understanding factors underlying poor handwriting performance
- When keyboard use may be an appropriate recommendation
- Assessment, intervention, and support planning
By the end of the day, delegates will be able to:
- Analyse handwriting samples causing concern
- Identify factors affecting handwriting performance
- Develop targeted intervention plans
- Make informed recommendations to support written communication
Training led by: Lois Addy
Lois Addy is an independent SEND advisor and lecturer, teaching both nationally and internationally. She was previously the Lead for Cognition and Learning for North Yorkshire County Council, and formerly lectured at York St John University and York University. She has qualifications in occupational therapy, psychology and education, and has over 44 years’ experience in working with children with SEN. Lois is co-author of the Write from the Start Perceptual-Motor Handwriting Programme, and Making Inclusion Work for Children with Dyspraxia: Practical Strategies for Teachers. She is author of the Speed-Up! kinaesthetic handwriting programme, Write Said Ted (pre-school handwriting programme), How to Understand and Support children with Dyspraxia’, Get Physical!’ (a Physical Education programme, which won the TES/NASEN Teaching and Learning book of the year in 2006), How to Increase the Potential of Students with DCD (Dyspraxia) in Secondary School, How to Support Children with Sensory Processing Needs, How to Understand and Apply Reforms in SEN Policy and How to Identify and Overcome Handwriting Difficulties.She is a contributor to Developing School Provision for Children with Dyspraxia, and editor of Occupational Therapy Evidence in Practice for Physical Rehabilitation.
Audience: SENCos, Inclusion Managers, Teachers, TAs, Learning Mentors, Parents
Cost: £99+VAT/person (refreshements and light lunch included). Limited discounted places available for parents.
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