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
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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 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 2023Last updated 26 April 2024 + show all updates
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Technical specification updated for 2024.
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The technical specification has been updated. Full details of the changes can be found in the version history.
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First published.