Guidance

Phonics screening check data collection 2014: technical specification

Technical specification for software suppliers defining the scope of the phonics screening check data collection 2014.

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This document is for the phonics screening check data collection 2014. For the latest collection, visit phonics screening check data collection: guide to submitting data.

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This specification is intended for suppliers developing software for use in management information systems, and local authorities collecting and submitting the phonic screening check data collection 2014. It contains:

  • the business rationale for the return
  • changes to the 2014 return
  • assessment module descriptions
  • methods for importing data into local authorities information systems
  • XML formats and messages
  • validation check information

This guide must be read in conjunction with the current version of the common basic data set (CBDS).

Published 8 April 2014