Statutory guidance
Phonics screening check: assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA)
Statutory guidance for assessing and reporting the phonics screening check at key stage 1 (KS1).
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This guidance is for schools, local authorities and governing bodies responsible for the phonics screening check.
The arrangements apply to maintained schools, maintained special schools, academies, free schools, Ministry of Defence (MoD) schools and participating independent schools with pupils in KS1.
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Published 1 October 2024
Last updated 29 September 2025
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Updated for the academic year 2025 to 2026.
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First published.