The Phonics Screening Check
Children complete the Phonics Screening Check towards the end of Year 1 so parents can be confident that their children are learning to read successfully.
Children read 40 real and pseudo words – the check is carried out a familiar adult and usually takes between two and five minutes.
Traditionally 32 is the mark that indicates if a child has reached the standard of the check. Any children who do not meet this standard will continue to receive phonics teaching and support and will be re checked towards the end of Year 2.
The mark of 32 is subject to change by the Department of Education and schools are notified of any change in late June.
All children are supported to learn phonics using the Active Learn Phonics Bug Programme.