Guidance

Phonics screening check: information for parents

Information leaflet for parents about the phonics screening check, which takes place in June.

• From: Standards and Testing Agency
• Published: 5 June 2023
• Last updated: 6 January 2025 — See all updates

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Phonics screening check: information for parents

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Phonics screening check: information for parents (leaflet version)

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78957-932-1, STA/25/8938/e

PDF, 509 KB, 4 pages

Details

This leaflet is for parents with a child in year 1 at primary school. It explains what the phonics screening check is, how it is used and how parents can support their child with phonics learning at home.

Published 5 June 2023

Last updated 6 January 2025 + show all updates

1. 6 January 2025

   Updated with latest branding and dates.

2. 21 May 2024

   Updated for the academic year 2023 to 2024.

3. 5 June 2023

   First published.