This Powerpoint is for Year 1 (and 2) Parents/ Carers wishing to know more about the 2015 Phonics screening test. It includes links to old past papers and videos. It also gives suggestions on how you may best help and support your child with this test. The test is a short, statutory assessment to ensure that all children in Year 1 (and Year2) are making sufficient progression the phonic skills to read words and are on track to become fluent readers who can enjoy reading for pleasure and for learning.