OUR KINGSTON WRITING CURRICULUM
We Are Writers!
At Kingston Primary School, we are committed to helping our children become confident, effective writers who can write for a purpose across a range of genres.
Writing Statement of Intent
At Kingston, we understand how important it is for children to leave primary school as skilled writers, able to express themselves clearly and creatively. Equally, we want our pupils to love writing.
To achieve this, we have designed a carefully thought-out writing curriculum that ensures every child’s writing journey is successful and prepares them for the next stage of their education.
We Believe:
How We Become Writers at Kingston:
At Kingston, we believe that successful writing grows from strong foundations. Oracy nurtures thinking and communication, reading broadens knowledge, vocabulary enriches expression, grammar shapes ideas and writing brings them to life. Through editing and publishing, children refine and celebrate their voice as confident, articulate authors.
Our writing curriculum does not exist in isolation. Every strand of our English curriculum is carefully connected, ensuring pupils develop the language, knowledge and confidence needed to communicate effectively across a range of purposes and audiences.
The Curriculum for Each Year Group
Our writing curriculum is structured to show clear progression in knowledge and skills from year to year. Each year group includes:
- Banding sheets of writing expectations, used in all writing sessions to ensure consistent progression.
- The Kingston Writing Process, underpinned by evidence-based research, to guide each stage of writing.
- Non-negotiables for teaching writing, to maintain high standards across the school.
- Knowledge organisers for each genre, showing key skills, vocabulary, and strong examples.
Implementation of Our Writing Curriculum
Whole-School Approach:
- Daily literacy lessons, ensuring regular writing practice.
- One piece of in-depth writing per week, which is also marked in depth.
- Weekly handwriting practice using Letter-Join.
- The English Lead is an experienced moderator, ensuring consistent standards across all year groups.
Internal and external moderation guarantees consistency and quality across the school.
Progressive Curriculum
Our writing curriculum is carefully sequenced so that children build skills and knowledge year on year. By highlighting the genres, skills, and knowledge taught in each year group, we ensure pupils leave Kingston as confident, competent writers.
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| The Kingston Writing Process.pdf | Download |
Knowledge Organisers
For each genre, we provide knowledge organisers for children and families. These clearly show:
- What children have previously learnt about the genre
- What they are expected to learn in their current year
- Strong examples of texts
- Key vocabulary for both fiction and non-fiction writing
These organisers help children apply prior knowledge, make connections, and become independent writers.
Year One
Year Two
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| Year 2 Instructions Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 2 Letter Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 2 Narrative Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 2 Poetry Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 2 Recount Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 2 Report Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
Year Three
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| Year 3 Biographies Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 3 Diary Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 3 Explanation Text Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 3 Instructions Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 3 Letter Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 3 Narrative Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 3 Newspaper Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 3 Poetry Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 3 Report Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
Year 4
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| Year 4 Balanced Argument Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 4 Biographies Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 4 Explanation Text Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 4 Instructions Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 4 Letter Writing Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 4 Narrative Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 4 Newspaper Report Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 4 Play Scripts Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 4 Poetry Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 4 Recount Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
Year 5
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| Year 5 Balanced Arguments Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 5 Biographies Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 5 Explanation Text Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 5 Instructions Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 5 Letter Writing Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 5 Narrative Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 5 Newspaper Report Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 5 Persuasion Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 5 Play Scripts Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 5 Poetry Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
Year 6
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| Year 6 Biographies Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 6 Debate Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 6 Explanation text Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 6 Formal Letter Writing Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 6 instructions Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 6 Narrative Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 6 Newspaper Report Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 6 Non-Chronological Report Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 6 Persuasion Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
| Year 6 Play Scripts Knowledge Organiser.png | Download |
Impact of Our Writing Curriculum
Our writing curriculum ensures that pupils:
- Write well-structured pieces across a wide range of genres
- Enjoy writing and can plan and organise their ideas effectively
- Produce grammatically accurate writing and have the skills to edit and improve their work
- Understand the features of different genres and develop subject-specific vocabulary
- Use their reading experiences to inspire and inform their writing
At Kingston Primary School, our pupils leave ready for the next stage of their writing journey, equipped with the skills, confidence, and love of writing they need to succeed.
