OUR KINGSTON GRAMMAR CURRICULUM

We Are Grammar Gurus!

 How we get our children to be grammatically correct speakers and writers, who have a rich knowledge and understanding of the grammatical language required for each year group.

Grammar Curriculum Statement of Intent

At Kingston, we recognise the importance of children leaving primary school with secure grammatical knowledge so they can make informed choices in their speech and writing. Grammar underpins communication; when pupils understand how language works, they become more precise, confident and creative communicators.

Our Grammar Guru approach develops pupils who:

• Speak using grammatically correct structures
• Apply technical grammar vocabulary with accuracy
• Improve and edit their writing independently
• Use grammar knowledge to produce clear, effective, and ambitious writing

Our curriculum has been carefully planned to ensure a logical, coherent sequence from EYFS to Year 6. Each child experiences a progressive grammar journey that equips them for the next stage of their education and fosters a lifelong love of language.

Our Beliefs About Grammar

Grammar is the language we use to talk about language. It helps us name and understand the words and structures that form sentences in English—and all other languages. Children naturally form sentences from a young age but explicit grammar teaching helps them explain how language works and make deliberate choices as writers.

We believe:

• Grammar enhances clarity, interest and precision in both speech and writing.
• Grammar deepens reading comprehension, enabling children to explore sentence structure in poetry, stories and non-fiction.
• Grammar is not about catching errors, but about empowering pupils to understand patterns in language.
• All dialects and languages follow grammatical rules, and exploring them enriches children’s understanding of communication.

What Each Year Group Receives

Every year group has a clearly structured grammar programme including:

• The essential knowledge and skills to be secured across the year
• The statutory grammar requirements for the year group
• A Grammar Knowledge Organiser outlining key learning and vocabulary
• A set of non-negotiables for the teaching of grammar
• Clear examples, models, and scaffolds to support understanding

Implementation of the Grammar Curriculum

Whole-School Consistency

To ensure progression and high-quality teaching:

• Kingston Clangers are used across the school to support self-correction
• “I say, you say” ensures consistent teaching of grammar vocabulary
• All staff model grammatically accurate speech
• Grammar is taught both explicitly through focused lessons and discretely through writing, reading, and speaking activities

Our curriculum is designed to build year-on-year, ensuring children revisit, apply and deepen their understanding of grammar concepts.

Foundation Stage

Year One

Year Two

Year Three

Year Four

Year Five

Year Six

Impact

Our Grammar Curriculum creates pupils who:

• Use and understand technical grammatical vocabulary confidently
• Speak using grammatically correct structures
• Self-correct and support peers using Kingston Clangers
• Produce writing that is accurate, effective and grammatically secure
• Can dissect sentences, explain grammatical features and apply their knowledge independently
• Are well prepared for the next stage of their grammar journey in secondary school

At Kingston, our children are not just learning grammar—they are becoming Grammar Gurus who use language with confidence and purpose.