International Left-Handers Day falls on the 13th August. Celebrations and events are happening around the world!

LEFT-IN supported the 2nd Online International Conference on Left-Handedness on 8th August 2025. All of the presentations were recorded and can be viewed.

The UK Department for Education has just released its new Writing Framework which outlines a common approach to teaching writing based on evidence and existing good practice.
Mark Stewart, LEFT-IN Founding Member, and his wife Heather have worked for three decades to achieve this amazing result.

LEFT-IN Founding Member, Tracy Van der Merwe, has written a great article explaining left-handedness and supporting the left-handed learner.

LEFT-IN Founding Member, Mark Stewart, is a contributor to a new publication that highlights the importance of play in a child’s learning and development.

LEFT-IN is conducting a world-wide survey to see how well left-handed students are supported in the classroom, or not. The survey is open to parents, schools, early learning centres and academics, exploring a wide range of topics including teacher understanding, skills development and resourcing.
Click the image to learn more or to participate in the survey