Phonics Screening Check: Year 1 Practice Paper
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About this resource
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.
What you'll learn
- Pseudo (alien) words STA Year 1 Phonics Screening Check framework
- Real words STA Year 1 Phonics Screening Check framework
- Two-syllable words STA Year 1 Phonics Screening Check framework
Inside this resource
- 4 printable pages
- Answer key included
For the student — how to do this
You're going to complete a printable activity sheet about english. It should take about 15 minutes. Take your time — there's no rush. If you get stuck, ask a grown-up.
For parents and carers
This is a printable activity sheet for Key Stage 1 english — about 15 minutes of focused activity. Your child can complete this on their own or with you alongside. There's no pressure to finish in one sitting.
Their best score, the time taken, and any answers they got wrong will all be saved automatically to your dashboard so you can see how they're getting on.
For teachers and tutors
A a printable activity sheet aligned to the DfE National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 english. Use as a standalone activity, a homework task, or a lesson plenary.
Pupils' completion data and assessment scores flow into the class dashboard so you can spot who needs support and on which sub-topic.
How to check the work
Compare the child's answers to the answer key (where one is included). For activities without a single right answer — drawings, reflections, or open-ended writing — talk through what they did and why. Process matters as much as outcome.