It’s important to assess a pupil's reading level before beginning any phonics programme. This will help inform where to start with the pupil and what phonics skills to focus on, and it is useful to observe the pupil's reading strategies.
Read the Teacher Guidance Notes below, then use the diagnostic assessment to figure out which series to use.
These progress assessments can be used alongside the books in our Dandelion Launchers and Dandelion Readers series. They can be used to monitor skills and evaluate progress over time and to identify areas where further help or consolidation is needed.
We highly recommend you download and read our guidance notes before you begin an assessment.
Start by reading the Teacher’s Guidance note before you begin the assessment
