2. Children are taught to read by breaking down words into separate sounds or ‘phonemes’. They are then taught how to blend these sounds together to read the whole word. 1 letter makes 1 sound – c h l o s

3. Children are taught to read by breaking down words into separate sounds or ‘phonemes’. They are then taught how to blend these sounds together to read the whole word. 1 letter makes 1 sound – c h l o s 2 letters make 1 sound – ch oo ar ea

4. Children are taught to read by breaking down words into separate sounds or ‘phonemes’. They are then taught how to blend these sounds together to read the whole word. 1 letter makes 1 sound – c h l o s 2 letters together make 1 sound – ch oo ar ea 2 ‘split’ letters make 1 sound – game bone hide

5. Children are taught to read by breaking down words into separate sounds or ‘phonemes’. They are then taught how to blend these sounds together to read the whole word. 1 letter makes 1 sound – c h l o s 2 letters make 1 sound – ch oo ar ea 2 ‘split’ letters make 1 sound – game bone hide 3 letters make 1 sound - igh

6. To have the very best chance of succeeding in the Year 1 phonics screening your child should be able to recognise and read words with these sounds in: a_e i_e o_e u_e ck er sh ing ch er oo ee ar th wh qu ea ai or ay igh ur oa au ou aw ir kn oi ph ey oy air ear

7. Every Year 1 child in the country will be taking the phonics screening check this June. The aim of the check is to ensure that all children are able to read by the end of year two. This ‘midpoint check’ will ensure that we have a clear understanding of what the children need to learn in year 2.

8. Children will be expected to read 40 words. 20 real words and 20 ‘alien’ words. Children will be asked to ‘sound out’ a word and blend the sounds together.eg d-o-g - dog The focus of the check is to see which sounds the children know and therefore the children will be asked to read made up ‘nonsense’ words. THIS IS NOT A READING TEST

11. The screening will take place throughout the week beginning Monday 13 th June. The children cannot retake the test at any other time so it is very important your child is in school during this week. The check has been designed so that children of all abilities will be able to take part.

12. The children will complete the check one at a time in a quiet area of the school. Your child’s class teacher will conduct all of the screening checks with the children. The screening will only take 5-10mins with each child.

13. Results from schools will be used to analyse their own performance.

14. Ofsted will use them during inspections.

15. Results from schools will be used to analyse their own performance. Ofsted will use them during inspections. Results will be reported to parents by the end of the Summer term.

16. Results from schools will be used to analyse their own performance. Ofsted will use them during inspections. Results will be reported to parents by the end of the Summer term. Those children who don’t meet the required standard will repeat the screening at the end of Year 2.

17. Encourage your child to practise reading words containing sounds they’re not sure of.

18. Use the mock phonic screenings that I’ve (painstakingly) created!

19. Encourage your child to practise reading words containing sounds they’re not sure of. Use the mock phonic screenings that I’ve (painstakingly) created! Download apps that support the development of phonic skills

20. Encourage your child to practise reading words containing sounds they’re not sure of. Use the mock phonic screenings that I’ve (painstakingly) created! Download apps that support the development of phonic skills Use websites such as phonicsplay to support your child’s understanding

21. REMEMBER: Phonics is not the only thing needed to become a fluent reader. Please continue to read with your child each night and encourage them to: Sound out Re-read to check it makes sense. Use pictures for clues. Ask questions about the book. And most importantly ENJOY READING!