Phonics Screening Check
Phonics Screening Check
What is the phonics screening check?
The national phonics screening test was introduced in 2012 to all Year 1 pupils. It is a short, statutory assessment to confirm whether your child has learnt phonic decoding to an appropriate standard. It aims to identify the children who need extra help so that they can be given support by school to improve their reading skills.
Who is it for? |
Year 1 pupils will take the phonics screening check in June. |
How is the check structured? |
It comprises a list of 40 words and non-words, which a child will read one-to-one with a teacher. Half the words cover phonic skills which are usually covered in Reception, and half the words are based on Year 1 phonics skills |
Does a teacher have to carry out the screening check? |
Yes, the class teacher will carry out the check with the pupils in our school. |
Why have you included 'alien words' in the screening check? |
Alien words are an established assessment method of many schools, and are included in many phonics programmes. They are included because they will be new to all pupils, so there won’t be a bias to those with a good vocabulary knowledge or visual memory of words. Pupils who can read alien should have the skills to decode almost any unfamiliar word. |
How long does the check take? |
Every child is different but in most cases the check should take less than 10 minutes per child. |
How will the results from the phonics screening check be used? |
Schools have to inform parents towards the end of the summer term in Year 1 of their child’s results. At Craven Primary Academy the results form part of the end of year reporting. |
What happens if a child struggles with the screening check? |
The screening check will identify children who have phonic decoding skills below the level expected for the end of Year 1 and who therefore need extra help. Schools are expected to provide extra help and children will then be able to re-take the assessment in Year 2. |
How can I help my child? |
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