KS1 and Phonics Screening Check

2025 Key Stage 1 - Assessment and Reporting Arrangements

Guidance for how schools can access and use the optional end of key stage 1 (KS1) national curriculum tests for the academic year 2024 to 2025.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/optional-key-stage-1-tests-guidance/2025-optional-key-stage-1-tests-guidance

2025 Phonics Screening Check

Statutory requirements for national curriculum assessment and reporting during key stage 1 (KS1), for the academic year 2024 to 2025, which comprises the phonics screening check normally conducted in year 1 or, for some pupils, in year 2. 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/phonics-screening-check-assessment-and-reporting-arrangements-ara/2025-phonics-screening-check-assessment-and-reporting-arrangements