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 2025-2026
TERM 1
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 15 September 2025 | Carousel 1: 1st Session | 7 sessions being covered, the study reference can be found in the student booklet on each session. |
| 29 September 2025 | Carousel 1: 2nd Session | As above |
| 13 October 2025 | Carousel 1: 3rd Session | As above |
TERM 2
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 3 November 2025 | Carousel 1: 4th Session | As above |
| 17 November 2025 | Carousel 1: 5th Session | As above |
| 1 December 2025 | 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 2026 | GCSE Options Talk | |
| 26 January 2026 | Windrush Event – Drama/History | |
| 9 February 2026 | 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 2026 | Carousel 1: 7th Session | As above |
| 15 March 2026 | Carousel 2: 1st Session | As above |
TERM 5
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 26 April 2026 | Carousel 2: 2nd Session | As above |
| 10 May 2026 | Carousel 2: 3rd Session | As above |
| 24 May 2026 | Carousel 2: 4th Session | As above |
TERM 6
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 14 June 2026 | Carousel 2: 5th Session | As above |
| 28 June 2026 | Carousel 2: 6th Session | As above |
| 12 July 2026 | Carousel 2: 7th Session | As above |
Year 10: PSHE Tutor Programme 2025-2026
TERM 1
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 15 September 2025 | Career Planning | |
| 29 September 2025 | Gender, Sexism | |
| 13 October 2025 | Money Laundering |
TERM 2
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 3 November 2025 | County Lines
VESPA |
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| 17 November 2025 | Ageism
Pressure of life online |
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| 1 December 2025 | Rights Workplace
Conflict Management |
TERM 3
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 12 January 2026 | Pregnancy and miscarriage | |
| 26 January 2026 | Parenting and babies | |
| 9 February 2026 | Stalking and harassment |
TERM 4
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 1 March 2026 | Forced marriage | |
| 15 March 2026 | Hate crime |
TERM 5
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 26 April 2026 | Privilege | |
| 10 May 2026 | Carbon Footprint | |
| 24 May 2026 | Pressure of life online |
TERM 6
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 14 June 2026 | Conflict management | |
| 28 June 2026 | Careers | |
| 12 July 2026 | Health and Wellbeing |
Year 11: PSHE Tutor Programme 2025-2026
TERM 1
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 15 September 2025 | Political Systems | L4, R9, L26 |
| 29 September 2025 | Multiculturalism | R34, L24, L28, L29 |
| 13 October 2025 | Employability | L1, L2, L5, L7, L10, L23 |
TERM 2
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 3 November 2025 | Body Shaming | H2, H3, R1, R6, R9 |
| 13 November 2025 | Animal Rights | L18, H11, H18, R28 |
| 11 December 2025 | Cyber Crime | L25, L20, R38, H22, H23 |
TERM 3
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 8 January 2026 | Relationships | H26, H27, H29, R6, R10, R34 |
| 22 January 2026 | Employability | L1, L2, L5, L7, L10, L23 |
| 5 February 2026 | The Dark Web | L25, L20, L17, R37, R38, H22, H23 |
TERM 4
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 1 March 2026 | Independent Living | L6, L16, L17, L18, L19, L21 |
| 15 March 2026 | Body Shaming | H2, H3, R1, R6, R9 |
TERM 5
| Date | PSHE Session Title | PSHE Association programme of study references: |
| 26 April 2026 | Revision |