This course will look at the administrative arrangements for the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check- how, when and where the check is to be administered.

During the session we will look at the National Guidance materials; consider how the test will be administered as well as looking at important do’s and don’ts for schools. The aim of this course is to:

1. Provide an overview of the purpose of the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check (KS1).
2. Consider what schools need to do to prepare for the check
3. Provide information on access arrangements for the check.
4. Outline how the check should be administered and reported
5. Provide guidance about statutory monitoring arrangements for the phonics check.

The session will also provide information on responsibilities that schools have in terms of administering the check, security of the check materials and marking. In addition we will look at the Local Authorities responsibilities for monitoring the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check.

This course is aimed particularly at teachers in Year 1 who have not administered the check in the past or who want a refresher about procedures; it is also appropriate for literacy subject leaders and members of the senior management team.

For more information, contact us here.

About the Adviser

Emma Mudge - Adviser, Services For Education

Emma has more than 20 years' experience in primary education and has worked in a variety of roles including Assistant Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, and Acting Head Teacher - working at the forefront of school leadership and improvement for the majority of her career.  

Emma now works as the Educational Adviser for English sharing her experience and knowledge to continually promote and improve the standard of teaching and learning in English, and in school improvement overall. Supporting schools with the accuracy of their KS1 and KS2 writing assessments is an important part of her role, using her expertise as a member for the moderation team to inform, train and support teachers and school leaders. 

Emma is also part of the team which delivers the Health For Life programme (improving the healthy opportunities for primary aged children) and the NPQSL, where she proudly supports the development of our aspiring leaders in the city. 

Event Details

Day 1: 21 April 2027
Start time: 09:00 BST
End time: 12:00 BST

Venue: Online