Sloping board for writing

[ahundredtimes]

Where can I get one?

MB suggested using a ring binder folder - and we are to good effect, but dh keeps taking it upstairs as it has the household bills in.

Does anyone know where I can buy the proper sloping board from?

[ahundredtimes]

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[HairyMaclary]

I know of a school that uses calligraphy boards for this purpose. I don't know where they get them from and am not currently in a position to ask, sorry, but have you tried googling 'calligraphy boards'? Just a thought.

[ahundredtimes]

Ooh no. Thanks. I'll try that.

I had no idea what they were called, and sloping boards wasn't looking promising.

[UniS]

Depending on size a drawing board may do what you want. try artists supplies shops and reprographics type shopss they are used by architects and graphic designers etc.
Do you know any one with moderate woodwork skills who might be able to put one together for you? granddads? college joinery course student? carpenter/ builder friend?

[suedonim]

Are these any good?

[mumeeee]

The discovery centre sells them. But they are quite expensive. Is it for a school child if it is ask the school to get one.

[ahundredtimes]

Thank you all. Suedonim, those look perfect.

[suedonim]

[Cherokee01]

You can get them from www.backinaction.co.uk they are quite expensive but I think worth it if it helps your child at school and home they are �£49.00 but have a carrying handle so portable

[Metatron]

any good? here

[glittery]

this drawing board from ikea might be good and only £7.99!

[deepbreath]

I saw the Ikea one in the shop yesterday, it's very similar in design to the one my ds uses at school. The plastic isn't very thick though.

I bought a "Dave" adjustable height/ tilt laptop table for £16.99 instead.

[pinkiepunksmummy]

I've just bought three (yes three) of these for my children from here they come in lovely bright colours and have non-slip feet, pencil 'shelf' and the bottom part hooks around the table to keep the whole thing secure and stop the paper slipping off. Handwriting has improved, although children have been wearing their new wrist splints too. I've found they also have the added advantage of a 'work area' for each child avoilding the "her book is touching my book" bickering !!!!!!

[CardyMow]

Thank you for the info. Was looking for an affordable one for DS2 as school have never provided him with one, despite it having been agreed before he even started reception. He's in Y1 now. Ta muchly.

[Scotsky]

I have used posturite sloping boards for pupils within the ASL sector. They are made from acrylic and are indestructable while providing the correct angle of support. Varied colours which can also help and a place for a pencil etc. Costs vary but around £30 and very durable. Alternatively I have used Ikea laptop boards at around £3 for placing text books and workbooks on for reading. I think I have bought the Glasgow store out, but they now come in a lovely green which suits some users. they are light, cheap and do the job for a reading slope adn for smaller pupils to write on.

[madwomanintheattic]

Special direct.

Or ask your OT, who should be ale to order one for you via the PCT account, and you can pay them.

[mariasalome]

Oooh. Need to get to ikea pronto!

[Minimoan]

Our OT provides these - great as they don't slip around table:

www.thesunshinecompany.co.uk/sloped-writing-board/

Mini-moan