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.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 12 February 2018
• Last updated: 21 March 2018 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 6 August 2019

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

Ref: DFE-00028-2018

PDF, 303 KB, 22 pages

Details

This specification is intended for:

• suppliers developing software for use in management information systems (MIS)
• local authorities collecting and submitting the phonics screening check data collection 2018

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).

Published 12 February 2018
Last updated 21 March 2018 + show all updates

1. 21 March 2018

   Updated academy process for submission to include non-geographical LA.

2. 12 February 2018

   First published.