Guidance

Phonics screening data collection: technical specification

Specification for software suppliers and local authorities preparing for the phonics screening check data collection 2023.

From:
Department for Education
Published
31 January 2023
Last updated
8 June 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Phonics screening check 2023: technical specification

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Details

This specification is intended for:

It contains:

  • the business rationale for the return
  • changes to the 2023 return
  • assessment module descriptions
  • methods for importing data into local authorities’ information systems
  • XML formats and messages
  • validation check information

This guide must be read in conjunction with the current version of the common basic data set (CBDS).

Published 31 January 2023
Last updated 8 June 2023 + show all updates

  1. The technical specification has been updated. Full details of the changes can be found in the version history.

  2. First published.