WHSmith Launch: The Journey Continues
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Following on from my success at the Isle of Man store, Morrells Handwriting came to the attention of WHSmith Head Office and.. Read More
Thoughts and opinions on handwriting in education
WHSmith Launch: the Morrells Handwriting Journey
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Morrells Handwriting are excited to announce the roll-out of our handwriting books and workshops in WHSmith stores across the country. As this.. Read More
The Teaching of Handwriting vs Technology Skills: how to teach handwriting correctly
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In part one of this blog, I discussed why handwriting is still important in this digital age and also began to.. Read More
The Teaching of Handwriting vs Technology Skills: why handwriting still matters
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Technology has become a massive part of our own lives, as well as our children’s lives, but should we really be replacing.. Read More
Case Study: Whittington School, Worcester
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At Whittington School, Worcester an emphasis is placed on embedding foundation skills for writing, pencil grip, sitting position, letter formation, legibility and.. Read More
Morrells Handwriting Roadshow Rolls Into WHSmith Staines
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Our second WHSmith free handwriting event got off to a successful start in Staines. Morrells Handwriting were delighted to share handwriting knowledge.. Read More
Morrells Handwriting launch on the high street with WHSmith
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After our recent successful WHSmith workshops over the summer and the rolling out our books into selected High Street WHSmith stores, WHSmith.. Read More
Morrells Handwriting Roadshow Rolls Out In WHSmith
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Our WHSmith handwriting roadshow got off to a flying start earlier this month with a free drop-in workshop in the Isle of.. Read More
Importance of Outdoor Play for Children
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I have been discussing the importance of outdoor play and play in general for children for many years, so when I came.. Read More
Pre-cursive and cursive: like marmite do you love it or loathe it?
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Earlier this month, I was fortunate to stay within the shadow of this impressive, yet controversial and thought-provoking structure. Donald Trump described.. Read More
Changes to Ofsted Inspections: Teaching a wider curriculum
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Towards the end of 2018, it was announced that changes were being made to the way that Ofsted inspects schools. With SATs.. Read More
Should SATs be Axed?
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Love them or hate them, SATs hold schools to account but are they driving poor practice and the wrong behaviour? Are these.. Read More
Easter Activities perfect for improving handwriting
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Easter is the perfect time to encourage your children to take a break from technology, to do activities that are fun and.. Read More
WHSmith Hosts Morrells Handwriting Workshop
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I have always had a love for writing by hand and believe it is vital that people of all ages can access.. Read More
Harris Academy Beckenham make the switch with Morrells Handwriting
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We are very excited to announce that we will be working with Harris Academy Beckenham, to help them transform how they.. Read More
Why are we teaching our children to read in print but write in cursive?
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There is always a big push for schools and parents to encourage their children to read, and for good reason. Reading exercises.. Read More
Bold Beginnings – An Ofsted Report
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In November 2017, Ofsted published a report titled ‘Bold beginnings’, which shines a light on the Reception Year and the extent to.. Read More
SATs Pressure: Teachers put under pressure in order to tick boxes
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I was recently flicking through the latest issue of Teach Primary, a magazine offering advice from the UK’s top education experts, when.. Read More
WHSmith: Books We Love!
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Our handwriting workshops in the Isle of Man branch of WHSmith are always very popular; however nothing could have prepared us for.. Read More
Children are lacking the muscle strength to hold and write with a pencil – but what does this mean for their handwriting?
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Last month, I came across this article on the Guardian website, titled ‘British study reveals fall in muscle strength of 10-year-olds’ and.. Read More
Recognising the importance of play in EYFS for great handwriting in later life
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Play underpins all learning and is a vital part of children’s development in their early years. Through play, children develop language skills,.. Read More
Showing appreciation to all Teachers and Teaching Assistants
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Having worked with schools across the UK to help support them, their teachers and students with handwriting, we have witnessed first-hand the.. Read More
Morrells Handwriting Appoint New Printing Partner
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I am excited to announce that I am now working with a new printer, Orchard Press Ltd, located in Swindon. Established in.. Read More
The Myth of KS1 Teacher Assessment Frameworks
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With SAT’s results now out, I wanted to share my thoughts on why I believe that the KS1 handwriting statements are flawed,.. Read More
Digital Dementia: Do we still need handwriting?
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In today’s education system, our children are still required to complete the majority of their exams by hand during both High School.. Read More
Morrells Handwriting and WHSmith Encourages Teenagers to Enjoy Writing by Hand Again
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Many of today’s teenagers struggle with handwriting during exams due to the overuse of technology. It was no surprise for me to.. Read More
Is the digital era killing off the tradition of handwritten notes?
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With students across the UK currently taking their GCSE exams, I have been reflecting on my own time at school and comparing.. Read More
The Duchess of Cambridge: Kate Middleton’s cursive handwriting
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The public were thrilled to see the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcome their new baby boy Prince Louis into the world.. Read More
Good handwriting lasts a lifetime
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I was thrilled when I came across this article on BBC News earlier this year. It tells the story of how an.. Read More
Pupils ‘swiping left’ when they pick up books
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“I personally still find it disturbing to see a child pick up a book and try to swipe left”. This statement was.. Read More
Dispelling the Myths on Handwriting – setting the record straight
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Mark Stewart is the joint owner of Left ‘n Write and Wise Owl Toys, two stores located in Worcester. Left ‘n Write.. Read More
Find Space on Your Shelves for Morrells Handwriting
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There was a real buzz at my handwriting workshop inside the Isle of Man branch of WHSmith last Saturday. Children and adults.. Read More
Ditch Handwriting at Your Peril!
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After recently coming across this article, I feel urged to share with you my thoughts on why handwriting is still so important.. Read More
Morrells Handwriting style of printing is fit for a Prince
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On the lead up to Christmas, we were urging parents to get their children to hand write a letter to Santa,.. Read More
Morrells Handwriting Workbooks are The Number One Choice for Handwriting
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Last month, I was delighted to be invited back to WHSmith in the Isle of Man for another free handwriting workshop. Many.. Read More
The Importance of a Good Pencil Grip
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You only have to look at pictures of children writing to notice how many children are incorrectly holding their pencils to.. Read More
The Role of Muscle Memory when Learning to Write
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There are so many activities we carry out on a daily basis that involve muscle memory. From walking, to talking and eating... Read More
WHSmith Store Gets Children Excited About Handwriting
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It is always a pleasure to be invited back to WHSmith in the Isle of Man for another handwriting workshop. On this.. Read More
Let’s challenge the attitudes towards poor handwriting!
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What are your attitudes towards poor handwriting, as a parent, teacher or even an employer? As a handwriting expert, I work closely.. Read More
Continuous Cursive: The Writing is on the Wall!
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When visiting my local Tesco, this advert stopped me in my tracks. It wasn’t the delicious hot cross buns grabbing my attention,.. Read More