Statutory guidance

Phonics screening check: local authority monitoring visits

Guidance for local authorities undertaking monitoring visits for the phonics screening check, including instructions for completing the monitoring visit form.

• From: Standards and Testing Agency
• Published: 24 April 2017
• Last updated: 23 March 2026 — See all updates

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2026 phonics screening check: monitoring visits guidance

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2026 phonics monitoring visit form

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This guidance is for local authorities undertaking monitoring visits for the phonics screening check. It also contains instructions for completing the phonics screening check monitoring visit form.  

Local authorities have a statutory responsibility to monitor the administration of the phonics screening check, to help ensure that schools maintain the integrity, security and confidentiality of check materials and that schools administer the phonics screening check correctly and consistently.

Published 24 April 2017

Last updated 23 March 2026 + show all updates

1. 23 March 2026

   Updated for the academic year 2025 to 2026.

2. 24 March 2025

   Updated guidance and form for the academic year 2024 to 2025.

3. 23 April 2018

   Updated for the 2018 test cycle.

4. 24 April 2017

   First published.