Guidance

Phonics screening check data collection 2019: guide

Guide for local authorities to help them complete and return the 2019 phonics screening check data collection.

This publication was withdrawn on

The 2019 collection window has now closed. See Phonics screening check data collection: guide to submitting data for current guidance.

Documents

Phonics screening check data collection guide 2019

Details

Information for local authorities to help them collect and submit phonics screening check data collection returns from all maintained schools, academies, special schools and free schools in their regions.

It includes:

  • what schools are in the scope of the collection
  • what pupils are in the scope of the collection
  • what data needs to be submitted
  • a data collection timetable
  • data reporting formats
  • recording and reporting options

Read more guidance about submitting data for the 2019 phonics screening check data collection.

The phonics screening check is designed to check whether pupils understand phonics to an appropriate standard.

Published 30 May 2019