Y1 Phonics Screening Check

Phonics Screening Information

The phonics screening check is taken individually by all children in Year 1. It is a nationally required assessment which 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 find out more about why we teach 'alien words' for the Phonics Screening Check. 

Why do we teach 'alien words'? 

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

Government Guidance for the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check 

Past Papers

We recommend that parents practice the Phonics Screening Check with your child at home with these past papers:

2012 Phonics Screening Check

2013 Phonics Screening Check

2014 Phonics Screening Check

2015 Phonics Screening Check

2016 Phonics Screening Check

2017 Phonics Screening Check

2018 Phonics Screening Check

2019 Phonics Screening Check 

2022 Phonics Screening Check 

2023 Phonics Screening Check 

More Phonics Screening Practice

Phonics Screening Practice Paper 1

Phonics Screening Practice Paper 2

Phonics Screening Practice Paper 3

Phonics Screening Mock Test 1

Phonics Screening Mock Test 2

Phonics Screening Mock Test 3

Supporting your child at home 

Guidance on how children are taught to say their sounds:

Reception Autumn 1 sounds 

Reception Autumn 2 sounds 

Reception Spring 1 sounds 

Year 1 sounds 

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