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.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 12 February 2019
• Last updated: 13 March 2019 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 15 January 2020

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

PDF, 1.16 MB, 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

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).

Published 12 February 2019
Last updated 13 March 2019 + show all updates

1. 13 March 2019

   'Phonics screening check 2019' document updated, details in version history.

2. 12 February 2019

   First published.