In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Phonics Screening Check and what teachers can be doing right now to prepare pupils for success.

Whether you are listening on your commute or winding down with a hot drink after school, we hope you find this conversation both useful and reassuring.

The PSC has been part of school life since 2012 and many of us remember that first year vividly. For those who are newer to it, or for anyone who would like a refresher, we walk through the essentials and share practical advice for supporting pupils in the run up to the check.

Louise joins us with her EYFS expertise to help unpack what strong phonics development looks like at this point in the year and how Year 1 builds on the foundations laid in Reception.

Things we chat about in this episode:

• What the Phonics Screening Check actually is

• Who should be taking the check

• What adaptations can be made

• What the pass mark might look like this year

• What phonics development should look like in Spring 2

• How Year 1 builds on the work done in Reception

• How to support pupils who are struggling to blend

• Whether passing the PSC means a child is a reader

We hope this episode leaves you feeling clearer, more confident and ready to support your pupils in the weeks ahead.

So, grab a cuppa, settle in and enjoy The Literacy Lounge.

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