Phonics Screening Check: Year 1 Practice Paper

A complete 40-word practice paper formatted like the June 2026 Year 1 Phonics Screening Check. Section 1 (pseudo-words / aliens) and Section 2 (real words), each progressively harder. Use 1:1 with your child for a 5-minute simulation. The familiar test format reduces test-day anxiety and reveals which phonemes still need practice. Includes scoring guidance: 32 out of 40 is the typical threshold.