A 5-slide e-learning explainer aimed at parents (with content suitable for sharing the gist with a Year 1 child too). Covers: what the check is, the 40-word format, what pseudo-words are, scoring/threshold, and how to support a child without making it stressful.
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.
A short browser game that flashes pseudo-words on screen with three alien pictures. The child reads the word out loud, then taps the alien whose name matches. Tracks streak count and time per word so children get faster at decoding under mild time pressure — exactly the skill the screening check measures. Best for short sessions of 3-5 minutes.