Phonics
The development of phonics knowledge and skills is an integral part of learning to read, write and spell. When Year 1 students understand the alphabetic principle they can recognise that letters represent the sounds in spoken words. They can then use their knowledge of letter–sound relationships to decode and spell words accurately. Assessing students' phonics knowledge is important so that teachers can review their teaching programs or select interventions to improve literacy outcomes.
Before the Year 1 Phonics Check
Find information about conducting the Check including step-by-step guidance for teachers.
The Year 1 Phonics Check
This quick check can be done in class time and provides a snapshot of each student's phonics knowledge.
After the Year 1 Phonics Check: for school leaders
Find school planning and resourcing information, including professional and family involvement ideas.
After the Year 1 Phonics Check: for teachers
What next? Tips for analysing and responding to students' results.
After the Year 1 Phonics Check: working with individual students
Find case studies, advice and interventions for working with fluent, developing and struggling decoders.