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Jolly Phonics Teacher's Guide

Assessment

Identify gaps and group pupils effectively

Why Ongoing Assessment Matters

Regular assessment makes phonics teaching focused and effective. It helps teachers adapt lessons, spot challenges early and share progress clearly. More than just testing, assessment ensures no child slips behind by guiding support, celebrating success and keeping every learner on track.

  • Tailor your phonics instruction to meet class and individual needs

  • Prioritise tricky sounds or words that most pupils have not grasped

  • Quickly identify pupils at risk of falling behind and intervene earlier

  • Use clear data visualisations to communicate progress with teaching assistants, leaders and parents

Paper Assessment Free Resource

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Our Digital Assessment Tool makes this simple:

Jolly Phonics offers a digital assessment tool designed to make tracking pupil progress simpler, faster and more accurate. Whether you’re teaching a full class or supporting individuals, the tool provides the insights you need to drive effective teaching.

  • Quick to Administer

    Assessments can be completed efficiently within your teaching timetable.

  • Easy to Use

    Intuitive interface for both teachers and pupils.

  • Smart Analysis

    Instantly highlights individual and class-wide gaps.

  • Informed Grouping

    Automatically groups pupils with similar needs for targeted intervention.

  • Centralised Records

    All data is stored securely and accessible for review, planning, or parent meetings.

Want to identify gaps and group pupils effectively?

Simple, ongoing assessment that keeps teaching focused, spots challenges early and ensures every learner stays on track.

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