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We love physics and want to help you love it too! We offer a portfolio of free CPD and work with teachers, senior leaders and university partners to ensure access to high-quality physics education and the opportunities that can bring.
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Fully funded subject knowledge CPD for KS3/4 physics teaching available for academy trusts & whole school science departments in England (T&Cs apply)

Topics & timings to meet your requirements #SKPT
#MakingPhysicsMatter

Register interest now 👉 https://loom.ly/hYYLvss
SKPT - fantastic. really great hands-on experience
November 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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📢Summer internship opportunity
Are you a physics or engineering undergraduate thinking about a career in physics teaching?
Apply now for a funded summer #TeachPhysics internship
Application deadline: 25 January 2026
Find out more and apply now
https://loom.ly/j1IYuqE
This opportunity has been invaluable. It was a huge learning curve, but I feel really grateful to have been able to gain so much experience
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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The curriculum review prompted valuable discussion and reflection as we continue to develop our professional learning provision and support following the launch of our new strategy in September this year. We have shared some initial thoughts on the the review 👇
https://loom.ly/qMoge2A
In response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review - The Ogden Trust
We look forward to seeing how the recommendations in this review are taken forward into practice.
www.ogdentrust.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Yesterday, we celebrated a decade of successful projects and placements for Coastal Energy Internships and announced that leadership of the Coastal Energy programme in East Anglia has now been handed over to the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR).
https://loom.ly/Jao6nEs
Riding the wave - The Ogden Trust
Celebrating 10 years of Coastal Energy internships and securing a sustainable future for the programme.
www.ogdentrust.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Have you registered for the final #Interact session of 2025?
If you work work in public engagement or outreach in the physical sciences join us for discussions about evaluation and impact
#PublicEngagement #PhysicalSciences
https://loom.ly/40fGj28
Interact symposium Discussion panel Wednesday 12 November 14,00-15.50 Evaluation and impact
November 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Supporting schools and teachers to #MakePhysicsMatter
Sign up to our newsletter and get opportunities delivered direct to your inbox ⤵️
https://loom.ly/J8SwI_s
students in a classroom including two with headscarves
November 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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"SKPT face-to-face sessions help you develop your understanding of the hard to grip ideas, but they are also invaluable for the informal sharing of practice."

🗓️Sessions on #Electricity #Energy #MatterAndSpace start Jan
Fully funded + subsidies

Dates, details & to book: https://loom.ly/OlTEmjM
teacher stood ayta CPD sessions
November 6, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Starting this month: SKPT residential 🗓️
📢Late availability

Fully funded CPD for teachers teaching KS3/4 physics out of field
💡electricity 🧲forces🔋energy

👉 4 full days in-person at STEM Learning, York
+ online study; school subsidy on completion

https://loom.ly/IdzO15g
testimonial from Kola: what a fabulous experience it was - engaging, inspiring and incredibly valuable for my teaching practice
November 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Have you seen this amazing opportunity from the Project Earth initiative for students to pitch their ideas to investors, advisors, celebrities and their peers? Giving agency and voice to young people for their future 🙂
https://loom.ly/Z71D0u4
Save the date Pitch for the planet Friday 26th June 2026 The Royal Institution London Project Earth www.projectearth.global
November 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Still time to sign up for this.
Should be a great session 😀
ogdentrust.bsky.social The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 18d
Remember, Remember the 5th of November 🎆
Join Jackie Flaherty, James de Winter and some physics friends for our @naceuk.bsky.social webinar: 3:45-4:45pm
Challenge in physics as a new / out of field teacher
https://loom.ly/kkvaYco
free live webinar Challenge in physics as a new or non-specialist teacher Wednesday 5 November 2025 3.45 - 4.45
November 4, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Are you a physics or engineering undergraduate thinking about a career in physics teaching?
💥We need you!
Why not apply for a funded #TeachPhysics internship for summer 2026?
Find out more and apply now
https://loom.ly/j1IYuqE
November 3, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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No tricks only treats this Halloween! 👻🎃
FREE physics CPD and a school subsidy on completion for cover costs
#SKPT sessions on #Electricity #Energy and #MatterAndSpace - start from January

📆Find dates and details and secure your place now
https://loom.ly/OlTEmjM
the best CPD/training I have ever done
October 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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No tricks only treats this Halloween! 👻🎃
FREE physics CPD and a school subsidy on completion for cover costs
#SKPT sessions on #Electricity #Energy and #MatterAndSpace - start from January

📆Find dates and details and secure your place now
https://loom.ly/OlTEmjM
SKPT has massively improved my confidence. I have a much deeper understanding now of the content, which will make my teaching clearer
October 31, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Have you registered for the final #Interact session of 2025?
If you work work in public engagement or outreach in the physical sciences join us for discussions about evaluation and impact
#PublicEngagement #PhysicalSciences
https://loom.ly/40fGj28
Interact symposium Discussion panel Wednesday 12 November 14,00-15.50 Evaluation and impact
October 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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🎓 Supporting schools and teachers to #MakePhysicsMatter
Sign up to our newsletter and get opportunities delivered direct to your inbox ⤵️
https://loom.ly/J8SwI_s
Students in classroom including two students in head scarves
October 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Fully funded subject knowledge CPD for KS3/4 physics teaching available for academy trusts and whole school science departments in England (T&Cs apply)

Topics and timings to meet your requirements #SKPT
#MakingPhysicsMatter

Register interest now 👉 https://loom.ly/hYYLvss
I would 100 per cent recommend SKPT
October 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Shout out to Manchester secondary schools 📢
Ogden fully funded CPD hosted at Man Met Uni
8 wks blended learning #SKPT
🧲Forces: 7 Nov f2f (+ half day f2f 10 Dec)
⚡Electricity: 22 Jan f2f (+ half day f2f 19 March)
🪐Matter & Space: 23 Jan f2f (+ half day f2f 20 March)
https://loom.ly/OlTEmjM
what a fabulous experience it was - engaging, inspiring and incredibly valuable for my teaching practice. Feedback from SKPT attendee Kola
October 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Remember, Remember the 5th of November 🎆
Join Jackie Flaherty, James de Winter and some physics friends for our @naceuk.bsky.social webinar: 3:45-4:45pm
Challenge in physics as a new / out of field teacher
https://loom.ly/kkvaYco
free live webinar Challenge in physics as a new or non-specialist teacher Wednesday 5 November 2025 3.45 - 4.45
October 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Teachers in the North with a big idea for teaching - don't miss out on this fantastic funding opportunity!
Up to £25,000 over two years, along with tailored training and support to help make your idea really shine 🌟
shinetrust.org.uk SHINE @shinetrust.org.uk · 21d
📣 TEACHERS! 📣 The Let Teachers SHINE competition is officially open! 🌟 You could secure up to £25K and expert mentorship to scale up your big teaching idea in the North. Apply today!

START HERE 👉 shinetrust.org.uk/what-we-do/l...

#LetTeachersSHINE #SHINEAwards #TeacherGrants #GrantOpportunities
October 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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We are excited for the day ahead 😀
@TeacherDevTrust National Conference
Will you be there?
Do come and say hello - we would love to talk to you
#MakingPhysicsMatter
Teacher Development Trust graphic for their National Conference 21 October 2025, London The Ogden Trust (roundel) The Ogden Trust proud to be an official partner
October 21, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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Looking forward to tomorrow's conference 😀
@TeacherDevTrust
Do come and say hello if you are there - we would love to talk to you
#MakingPhysicsMatter
Teacher Development Trust graphic for their National Conference 21 October 2025, London The Ogden Trust (roundel) The Ogden Trust proud to be an official partner
October 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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We are lucky enough to work with Kerry. She is in our team delivering early career support and subject knowledge for physics teaching CPD - always happy to share her experience and expertise with other teachers.
Congratulations on this well-deserved award 🙂 #MakingPhysicsMatter
iop.org Institute of Physics @iop.org · 22d
Congratulations to Kerry Colyer (The Elton High School) for winning the Teacher of Physics Award for providing opportunities for all students and exceptional professional development support to teachers of physics in North-West England. 👏

👉 https://www.iop.org/about/awards/2025-iop-award-winners
Image of Kerry Colyer, winner of the Teacher of Physics Award as part of the IOP Awards 25.
October 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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👏👏 Congratulations to Susan! We are lucky to have her as part of the delivery team for our subject knowledge for physics teaching CPD. She generously shares her experience and expertise supporting teachers teaching physics out of field #MakingPhysicsMatter
iop.org Institute of Physics @iop.org · 21d
Congratulations to Susan Mighall (Rugby High School) for winning the Teacher of Physics Award for work in growing the number of girls taking A-level physics in school and in the wider Midlands through supporting the professional development of other physics teachers. 👏 #IOPAwards25
Image of Susan Mighall, winner of the Teacher of Physics Award as part of the IOP Awards 25.
October 20, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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Shout out to Manchester secondary schools 📢
Ogden fully funded CPD hosted at Man Met Uni
8 wks blended learning #SKPT
🧲Forces: 7 Nov f2f (+ half day f2f 10 Dec)
⚡Electricity: 22 Jan f2f (+ half day f2f 19 March)
🪐Matter & Space: 23 Jan f2f (+ half day f2f 20 March)
https://loom.ly/OlTEmjM
certainly the nest CPD/training I have ever done. The whole thing has been invaluable and has given me so much more confidence in delivering physics up to GCSE level. Marcus
October 20, 2025 at 7:01 AM
ogdentrust.bsky.social
Shout out to Manchester secondary schools 📢
Ogden fully funded CPD hosted at Man Met Uni
8 wks blended learning #SKPT
🧲Forces: 7 Nov f2f (+ half day f2f 10 Dec)
⚡Electricity: 22 Jan f2f (+ half day f2f 19 March)
🪐Matter & Space: 23 Jan f2f (+ half day f2f 20 March)
https://loom.ly/OlTEmjM
certainly the nest CPD/training I have ever done. The whole thing has been invaluable and has given me so much more confidence in delivering physics up to GCSE level. Marcus
October 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM