Phonics

Phonics Screening Information

The phonics screening check is taken individually by all children in Year 1. This is a national assessment that takes place in June.

It is designed to give teachers and parents information on how your child is progressing in phonics. It will help to identify whether your child needs additional support at this stage so that they do not fall behind in this vital early reading skill.

Here is a useful guide for parents:

 

Click on the link below to read more about the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check.    

Government Guidance for the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check 

Supporting your child at home

Guidance on how children are taught to say their sounds:

Reception Autumn 1 sounds

pronunciation guide autumn 1 june 2023 1 .pdf

 

Reception Autumn 2 sounds 

pronunciation guide autumn 2 june 2023 2 .pdf

 

Reception Spring 1 sounds

how to say phase 3 sounds august 2022 1 .pdf

 

Year 1 sounds

how to say the phase 5 sounds september 2022 5 .pdf

For more information, videos and resources, please access the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised website here.