Guidance

Phonics screening data collection: technical specification

Specification for software suppliers and local authorities preparing for the phonics screening check data collection 2024.

Applies to England

Documents

Details

This specification is intended for:

It contains:

  • the business rationale for the return
  • changes to the 2024 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 31 January 2023
Last updated 26 April 2024 + show all updates
  1. Technical specification updated for 2024.

  2. The technical specification has been updated. Full details of the changes can be found in the version history.

  3. First published.

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