Guidance

Phonic screening data collection 2019: technical specification

This document defines the scope of, and business rationale for, the phonics screening check data collection 2019.

This publication was withdrawn on

The 2019 collection window has now closed. See Phonics screening check data collection: guide to submitting data for current guidance.

Applies to England

Documents

Phonics screening check 2019

Details

This specification is intended for:

It contains:

  • the business rationale for the return
  • changes to the 2019 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 2019
Last updated 13 March 2019 + show all updates
  1. 'Phonics screening check 2019' document updated, details in version history.

  2. First published.

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