Dear Parent/Carer,
As you are aware, all children within Year 1 will take part in a statutory Year 1 Phonics Screening check. This will take place on:
Monday 6th June – Friday 10 June 2022
What happens in the Phonics Screening Check?
The test is designed to assess your child’s reading skills via 40 words split into two sections. Each section consists of 10 real words and 10 pseudo-words (non-sense or ‘alien words’). These pseudo words are included because your child will need to be able to use their phonic knowledge and decoding skills to be able to read any word they come across as they progress within the school. This enables children to learn new words themselves by gaining an understanding through the context in which it has been placed.
How can I support my child?
Please continue to read at home daily including practising to read ‘alien words’. Please also ensure your child attends booster sessions if they have been invited to do so.
We will be running a Year 1 phonics workshop for parents/carers on Thursday 5th May at 9:00am to support you and answer any questions you may have. We hope to see you there.
For more information about the phonics screening tests click here.
If you have any questions or queries please speak to your child’s class teacher.
Yours sincerely,
Tina Georgiades
Deputy Head Teacher
