This section gives schools and Early Years settings information and support in choosing an effective phonics teaching programme.
Phonics
Phonics screening check for Year 1 pupils
This is an urgent priority for the Department. Reading can change lives and we are committed to improving the teaching of reading in primary school.
General article 17 May 2013
Phonics products and the self-assessment process
Introduction to choosing an effective phonics teaching programme covering core criteria and the self-assessment process.
Multi-page article 17 May 2013
Phonics screening check FAQs
Questions and answers about the phonics screening check, including a leaflet to download for parents.
FAQ 09 April 2013
The phonics screening check – responding to the results
Information for Reception and Key stage 1 teachers about how they might respond to the results of the Year 1 phonics screening check.
General article 05 February 2013
Phonic teaching resources and funding for schools FAQs
Answers to questions about systematic synthetic phonics, including teaching, resources and matched funding.
FAQ 29 January 2013
Match-funding for phonics products and training extended
Latest information about match-funding, and our approved supplier catalogue of systematic synthetic phonics products and training.
General article 29 January 2013
Encouraging reading for pleasure
Information for teachers and school librarians on how to encourage children to read for pleasure.
Multi-page article 25 June 2012
Teaching the higher levels of phonics
Good practice advice and tips from experts on teaching the higher levels of phonics.
General article 26 April 2012
Criteria for assuring quality phonic work
Information on the criteria for assuring high standards for phonic work, along with explanatory notes.
General article 26 April 2012
