Autumn phonics check ‘pointless’ in pandemic, most teachers say
Nicole Weinstein
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
The majority of teachers were against holding this year’s autumn phonics check, with many describing the assessment as ‘pointless’, ‘unnecessary’ and ‘irrelevant’ in the aftermath of lockdown, a survey reveals.
![Dr Alice Bradbury led the research](/media/92136/alice-bradbury.jpg?&width=780&quality=60)
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