Other Information:
-The threshold in 2025 was 32 words out of 40 (80%) and is likely to be similar in future years but it can change slightly.
- All children need to be able to identify sounds associated with different letters, and letter combinations, and then blend these sounds together to correctly say the word on the page. The same skill is needed whether the word is a real word or a non-word.
- The words gradually get harder through the check as the combinations of letters become more complicated. As long as the child has said approximately 32 out of the 40 words correctly, they will be considered to have met the standard.
- Children should not realise that they are being formally assessed. The check should be seen as part of their everyday phonics activities and not as a test.

How can you helpo at home?
- Please access the DFE Phonics Practise materials to practise past phonics screening checks with your child.
- Access our phonics screen parent guide: Read, Write Inc Parent Guide