Guidance

Phonic screening data collection 2018: technical specification

This document defines the scope of, and business rationale for, the phonics screening check data collection 2018.

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This document is for the phonics screening check data collection 2018. For the latest collection, visit phonics screening check data collection: guide to submitting data.

Applies to England

Documents

Phonics screening check 2018

Details

This specification is intended for:

It contains:

  • the business rationale for the return
  • changes to the 2018 return
  • assessment module descriptions
  • methods for importing data into local authorities’ information systems
  • XML formats and messages
  • validation check information

This guide must be read in conjunction with the current version of the common basic data set (CBDS).

Updates to this page

Published 12 February 2018
Last updated 21 March 2018 + show all updates
  1. Updated academy process for submission to include non-geographical LA.

  2. First published.

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