Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend
Upper School (Years 9 to 11)
Welcome to Upper School (Years 9, 10 and 11)
We are committed to ensuring all our pupils achieve their full potential in the GCSE examinations and develop the skills needed to pursue their chosen pathway in their Post 16 studies. We want to encourage our pupils to aim high and, ‘reach for the stars’ when thinking about future careers.
This is an exciting time for the pupils as they will be choosing and studying the courses they wish to follow. They will also be preparing for public examinations for the first time. There will be a greater focus on learning skills and effective revision systems, as well as a chance for pupils to reflect on their efforts and visions by working through our VESPA programme.
Alongside their academic studies we will continue to broaden their knowledge in areas such as careers, morals and ethics, wellbeing, and cultural enrichment through our extensive PSHE programme and activities. There are a number of opportunities available to help them acquire the skills and attributes to be successful both in the classroom and beyond, such as Ambassador Training, the Duke of Edinburgh Award and visits to universities.
Year 9: PSHE Tutor Programme 2023-2024
TERM 1
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 15 September 2023 | Carousel 1: 1st Session | 7 sessions being covered, the study reference can be found in the student booklet on each session. |
| 29 September 2023 | Carousel 1: 2nd Session | As above |
| 13 October 2023 | Carousel 1: 3rd Session | As above |
TERM 2
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 3 November 2023 | Carousel 1: 4th Session | As above |
| 17 November 2023 | Carousel 1: 5th Session | As above |
| 1 December 2023 | Trip disruption: remaining students in school looked at study skills and importance of homework |
TERM 3
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 12 January 2024 | GCSE Options Talk | |
| 26 January 2024 | Windrush Event – Drama/History | |
| 9 February 2024 | Carousel 1: 6th Session | 7 sessions being covered, the study reference can be found in the student booklet on each session. |
TERM 4
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 1 March 2024 | Carousel 1: 7th Session | As above |
| 15 March 2024 | Carousel 2: 1st Session | As above |
TERM 5
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 26 April 2024 | Carousel 2: 2nd Session | As above |
| 10 May 2024 | Carousel 2: 3rd Session | As above |
| 24 May 2024 | Carousel 2: 4th Session | As above |
TERM 6
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 14 June 2024 | Carousel 2: 5th Session | As above |
| 28 June 2024 | Carousel 2: 6th Session | As above |
| 12 July 2024 | Carousel 2: 7th Session | As above |
Year 10: PSHE Tutor Programme 2023-2024
TERM 1
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 15 September 2023 | Career Planning | |
| 29 September 2023 | Gender, Sexism | |
| 13 October 2023 | Money Laundering |
TERM 2
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 3 November 2023 | County Lines
VESPA |
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| 17 November 2023 | Ageism
Pressure of life online |
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| 1 December 2023 | Rights Workplace
Conflict Management |
TERM 3
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 12 January 2024 | Pregnancy and miscarriage | |
| 26 January 2024 | Parenting and babies | |
| 9 February 2024 | Stalking and harassment |
TERM 4
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 1 March 2024 | Forced marriage | |
| 15 March 2024 | Hate crime |
TERM 5
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 26 April 2024 | Privilege | |
| 10 May 2024 | Carbon Footprint | |
| 24 May 2024 | Pressure of life online |
TERM 6
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 14 June 2024 | Conflict management | |
| 28 June 2024 | Careers | |
| 12 July 2024 | Health and Wellbeing |
Year 11: PSHE Tutor Programme 2023-2024
TERM 1
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 15 September 2023 | Political Systems | L4, R9, L26 |
| 29 September 2023 | Multiculturalism | R34, L24, L28, L29 |
| 13 October 2023 | Employability | L1, L2, L5, L7, L10, L23 |
TERM 2
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 3 November 2023 | Body Shaming | H2, H3, R1, R6, R9 |
| 17 November 2023 | Cyber Crime | L25, L20, R38, H22, H23 |
| 1 December 2023 | The Importance of Sleep | H2, H9, H11, H12, H13, H14, R9 |
TERM 3
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 12 January 2024 | Animal Rights | L18, H11, H18, R28 |
| 26 January 2024 | Relationships | H26, H27, H29, R6, R10, R34 |
| 9 February 2024 | Independent Living | L6, L16, L17, L18, L19, L21 |
TERM 4
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 1 March 2024 | The Dark Web | L25, L20, L17, R37, R38, H22, H23 |
| 15 March 2024 | Revision Skills – Preparing for Exams (VESPA) | L1, L2 |
TERM 5
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 26 April 2024 | Revision |