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Mr Walker

@mrwalkerphysics.bsky.social

He/Him. Head of Science. Physics LeadπŸ¦„. BSc. MEd. @LancasterUni Alumni. When I get time, a Casual Golfer. ❀️ of @SalfordDevils & @Bengals. All views my own.

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Subject knowledge for physics teaching residential programme - electricity, forces and energy

Subject knowledge for physics teaching residential programme - electricity, forces and energy

Teaching KS3/4 physics out of specialism in September?
πŸ’₯Lose the physics fear and start your summer with a 5-day physics CPD residential #SKPT
Fully funded: inc accommodation, meals and travel expenses
York, 28/7-1/8
πŸ‘‰Limited spaces - secure your place now

https://loom.ly/QrmcVpo

05.06.2025 09:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of the Girlguides "I am a Physicist" badge.

Image of the Girlguides "I am a Physicist" badge.

50,000 Girlguides across UK, Ireland, Australia & Canada have earned the "I am a Physicist" badge! Thanks to Girlguiding Nottingham & the IOP East Midlands Branch, girls are exploring physics through fun, hands-on experiments & proving that science is for everyone.

πŸ”— www.iop.org/about/news/r...

27.05.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of mother and daughter at Mimi's Space Adventure exhibition in London at IOP's HQ.

Image of mother and daughter at Mimi's Space Adventure exhibition in London at IOP's HQ.

Are you a β€˜Tiny’ physicist? We are currently looking for role models across the UK and Ireland, working in the world of the microscopic (and smaller!) for our family programme β€˜Mimi’s Tiny Adventure’, ready this summer.

πŸ”— Register your interest here: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/MimiTinyAd...

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Teachers - The Eurekas – A Limit Less Challenge Whether you teach art, music, English or P.E., all teachers can inspire students to see physics differently.

πŸ“’ Teachers! Have your students heard about #TheEurekas2025? UK & Ireland students aged 11 to 16 can win Β£1000/€1200 + a school voucher!

πŸ” This year’s big question: How can physics help you see the world differently?

Get involved πŸ‘‰ theeurekas.co.uk/get-involved/teachers

31.03.2025 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Feeling the force of physics - The Ogden Trust Pupils in our Dorset partnership have been exploring the universe.

β€œBeing part of the Ogden Trust strengthens our network, fostering a supportive and innovative approach to science education.”

The Prince of Wales School

#PriSci #Partnerships #MakingPhysicsMatter

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20.02.2025 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Petition: Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possible I believe joining the EU would boost the economy, increase global influence, improve collaboration and provide stability & freedom. I believe that Brexit hasn't brought any tangible benefit and there ...

Now over 100,000 signatures!

By almost every economic and financial measure Brexit has been disastrous for the UK - now let’s have that debate and an honest and open discussion about this

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

11.02.2025 17:49 β€” πŸ‘ 955    πŸ” 334    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 11
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Phizzi enquiry: sound circus - The Ogden Trust A primary science enquiry exploring sound.

Feel the buzz! πŸ”Š

Use our hashtag #PhizziEnquiry and ask your class to explore a circus of sound!
#WorkingScientifically #MakingPhysicsMatter #PriSci

Check the link for more information ❗

loom.ly/rzPWf6Q

23.01.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Teachers of Physics Awards Make a nomination for the awards that celebrate the success of secondary-level physics teachers who have raised the profile of physics and science in schools and colleges.

πŸ“’Nominations are open for the Teacher of Physics Awards -part of the #IOPAwards25
▢️ The Teacher of Physics Award honours secondary-level physics teachers who go above and beyond to inspire their students and raise the profile of physics in schools and colleges
πŸ”— Nominate now: iop.org/about/awards...

14.01.2025 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Will this work on interest earning pots ?

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Recruitment We are currently recruiting for a Programme Manager: Β£33,000-Β£36,000

πŸ‘€ Looking for a new challenge for the new year?
Come and join our team as Programme Manager leading support for:
- university physics outreach
- energy internships
London-based but flexible working considered
Deadline 9am 22 Jan
#MakingPhysicsMatter
www.ogdentrust.com/about-us/rec...

02.01.2025 10:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An image of a quote saying 'Our partnership has given us free access to a wealth of knowledge expertise and support' written by 'Headteacher, Russell Scott, Primary School, Tameside' Along side of an image of two primary students from different background working on a science project together.

An image of a quote saying 'Our partnership has given us free access to a wealth of knowledge expertise and support' written by 'Headteacher, Russell Scott, Primary School, Tameside' Along side of an image of two primary students from different background working on a science project together.

#SchoolPartnership applications are open now❗

5yrs of funding, support and CPD #MakingPhysicsMatter

Interested in finding out more? β˜ƒοΈ
Sign up now for our Q&A - happening on Thursday 19 December at 3.45.

Click the link to find out more: loom.ly/q44ZLs8

17.12.2024 10:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Teacher Tapp has a little something for all you Tappers...but we need your email permissions turned ON to be able to send it to you! πŸ“©βœ¨

Go to SETTINGS > CONTACT PREFERENCES and turn emails on βœ… to be sure the email reaches you on Sunday...

13.12.2024 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Ogden Trust - Ogden Trust news and opportunities

Stay informed and inspired with our newsletter! πŸ“¬ Join our community of educators and receive the latest updates.

Subscribe now: loom.ly/j3GfMMQ

#EducationNews #TeacherCommunity #MakingPhysicsMatter

12.12.2024 12:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Primary Science Teacher Awards - Primary Science Teaching Trust Discover the Primary Science Teacher Awards, celebrating primary science educators across the UK. Learn about the award criteria and how to nominate exceptional teachers who inspire curiosity and best...

Primary Science Teacher Awards celebrate the very best science teaching in primary schools across the UK.
Celebrate the very best teaching practice:
make your nominations now!
Deadline 10 January
pstt.org.uk/primary-scie...

11.12.2024 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Applications for the next cohort of senior teacher fellowships have opened this week. We will be sharing more news and info on here soon or you can visit the Teacher Support pages of our website to find out more. www.ogdentrust.com

04.12.2024 11:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was.

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🚨 Webinar on inequalities in creative industries 🚨

Our upcoming webinar will focus on class inequalities in access to careers in the creative industries, as well as in access to creative degrees.

Join our expert panelists on 4th December ‡️

us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

02.12.2024 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Vauxhall’s troubles started with Brexit - former Luton plant boss Mark Noble says export tariffs were one factor leading to the closure of the Luton plant.

Oh.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Petition
EU Referendum Rules triggering a
2nd EU Referendum
We the undersigned call upon HM Government to implement a rule that if the remain or leave vote is less than 60% based a turnout less than 75% there should be another referendum.
This petition is closed
This petition ran for 6 months
4,150,262 signatures
Show on a map
100,000

Petition EU Referendum Rules triggering a 2nd EU Referendum We the undersigned call upon HM Government to implement a rule that if the remain or leave vote is less than 60% based a turnout less than 75% there should be another referendum. This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months 4,150,262 signatures Show on a map 100,000

Farage claims he has β€˜never seen anything like’ the petition millions (of bots) have signed calling for a general election. I’m not saying he is telling great big enormous porkie pies. After all, he could simply have not seen this…

25.11.2024 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 147    πŸ” 34    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
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Look who's back for round 2 🀣

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The mock marking season begins and Bertie the cat has resumed duties to prevent me working too late....

20.11.2024 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ“Œ

20.11.2024 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The tools to teach physics - The Ogden Trust Teaching physics out of specialism? Sign up now for our FREE CPD.

β€œSKPT has equipped me with theoretical knowledge and with new pedagogical strategies that I can directly apply in the classroom. The training has boosted my confidence in teaching physics, and I have seen an improvement in my student’s engagement and participation.”

Read more here: loom.ly/aialqi0

19.11.2024 09:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My thoughts exactly. I bet if you did a time comparison Johnson was out of the country for longer but on holiday .... 0 benefits to the UK, 100% benefit to BJ's wallet.

18.11.2024 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mind the gap - The Ogden Trust Bringing business, STEM ambassadors and students together to inspire the next generation.

Ogden funding is helping to inspire the next generation.

The Young Engineers Club The Egglescliffe-school, Stockton-on-Tees is introducing students to practical industry-led projects.

#STEMCareers #MakingPhysicsMatter
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15.11.2024 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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