2026 Phonics Screening Check
Pupils will be assessed in year 1 using the '2026 Phonics Screening Check' paper. This screening check will assess how well a child can use their understanding of phonics to decode real words and nonsense (pseudo) words.
How to Prepare for the 2026 Phonics Screening Check
Here are some tips and strategies to help prepare your child for the Phonics Screening Check:
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Practise with past papers
- 2025 Phonics Screening Check
- 2024 Phonics Screening Check
- 2023 Phonics Screening Check
- 2022 Phonics Screening Check
- 2019 Phonics Screening Check
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Engage your child in phonics games and activities
- Phonics Games - Phase 1 (Skill development)
- Phonics Games - Phase 2 (Introducing the first letters)
- Phonics Games - Phase 3 (Expansion)
- Phonics Games - Phase 4 (Consolidation)
- Phonics Games - Phase 5 (Further development)
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Read regularly to build confidence
