This book contains advice and guidance for teachers and parents who have children approaching the Phonics Screening Check at the end of Year 1. A practice test, 2012’s test and 2013’s test are included. Each test contains 40 words which parents and teachers can use to familiarise children with the way in which words are presented in the phonics screening check that takes place in UK schools during the month of June every year, for children who are reaching the end of Year 1. What is the UK Phonics Screening Check? How does the check work? What are ‘non-words’? Structure of the Screening Check Scoring the check Marking the check Non-assessed content in Check Using the practice tests Practice test (40 words) with navigation links Test 2012 (40 words) with navigation links Test 2013 (40 words) with navigation links How to read the pseudo-Words ('non-words')