Session overview

Preparing for the phonics screening check

Session aims

This afternoon session will:

• prepare teachers to administer the statutory phonics screening check in Y1 or Y2
• support teachers in preparing children for the check and in analysing the outcomes.

Teachers should bring with them the outcomes of any recent phonics assessments they have undertaken with their class.

Suitable for

Y1 and Y2 teachers

Course leader: Alison Bailey, Pathfinder consultant trainer

Alison has worked as an advisor and consultant  for 32 years  on all aspects of primary English across several local authority areas. She was involved in the development of the Phonics Screening Check, and her PhD was on factors impacting the successful roll out of a research-informed phonics strategy.