Research and analysis

Early analysis of English Hubs phonics attainment: 2021 to 2022

Research report presenting the analytical findings about the estimated impact of the English Hubs Programme on pupils’ phonics attainment.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 16 May 2023
• Last updated: 26 February 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Early analysis of English Hubs phonics attainment: 2021 to 2022 data

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The English Hubs Programme (EHP) was established in 2018. 34 Hubs were selected for their expertise in teaching early reading. Hubs work with selected schools in their surrounding area to help them provide excellent teaching in phonics and early reading.

This research was carried out by the Department for Education to estimate the impact of EHP on pupils’ phonics attainment.

The English Hubs Programme phonics impact evaluation 2019 to 2025 provides an update to this report.

Published 16 May 2023

Last updated 26 February 2026 + show all updates

1. 26 February 2026

   Added a link to the 'English Hubs Programme phonics impact evaluation 2019 to 2025'.

2. 16 May 2023

   First published.