Welcome
We understand that helping your child learn to read can be both exciting and challenging. You might have heard about the Phonics Screening Check, but what exactly is it?
Let’s break it down in simple terms.
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Phonics Screening Check
To help your child become familiar with the test, we have created a free and easy only check for you to use to help prepare for the test. Sit with your child and encourage them to sound out and read each work. Discretely record whether the answer is correct as you go. Our check will calculate and email scores. You can return to the test at a later date to check on progress.
What can you do to help?
The best way to support your child is by practising phonics at home. Encourage them to read aloud, sound out words, and blend sounds together. You don’t need to be a phonics expert; simple books and activities can make a big difference.
Remember…
- The Phonics Screening Check is a positive tool to help your child.
- Don’t stress; it’s just a small part of their reading journey.
- Reading together and making it fun is the key to success.
Happy reading!
Questions?
No problem, we’re here to help!
The Phonics Screening Check is a helpful tool to make sure your child is on the right track with their reading skills. It’s a quick reading test that teachers use to see how well your child can sound out and blend words. Don’t worry; it’s not meant to be stressful! It’s more like a friendly checkpoint on their reading journey.
This check helps teachers identify any areas where your child might need a little extra support. By catching any reading challenges early, we can work together to help your child become a confident reader.
Usually, the check happens in the month of June in Year 1 at school. Your child’s teacher will sit down with them one-on-one and ask them to read a list of words and simple sentences. They will listen to how your child sounds out the words and blends them together. It’s a short and sweet assessment, usually taking just a few minutes. Your child will be assessed on their reading of 40 words, 20 of which are real and 20 of which are nonsense or ‘alien’ words. Nonsense words test your child’s ability to read words without the support of any memory of words that they may have come across in reading.