Looking for phonics screening check practice and materials for Year 1? This collection includes classroom-ready phonics screening resources to help pupils practise reading real and alien words with confidence.
You’ll find phonics screening check materials such as word cards, practice activities and teaching resources to support regular practise in the run-up to the check.
The Phonics Screening Check is a short Year 1 assessment where pupils read a mix of real words and alien words (pseudo-words). It checks whether pupils can use phonics to decode unfamiliar words accurately.
Regular phonics screening practise helps pupils build confidence and improves decoding fluency. Our phonics screening check practice resources are designed for short, structured sessions that support:
For a complete assessment option, explore our individual phonics assessment and mock screening test.
This collection includes phonics screening check materials such as KS1 word cards, classroom activities and ready-to-teach presentations.
Use our Phonics Screening Check PowerPoint for whole-class practise, and our random word generator PowerPoint for varied daily decoding practice.
Alien words can feel unfamiliar at first, so it’s important that pupils have repeated opportunities to practise decoding them confidently.
Try our alien word maze activity for an engaging way to build pseudo-word decoding fluency.
Games provide extra repetition and help pupils build speed and confidence. Our phonics screening check bingo game is ideal for small groups and quick revision sessions.
Use these phonics screening resources alongside your daily phonics teaching to support pupils who need extra practise and to build whole-class confidence ahead of the check.
