ARK Network Day SKPT SK102B / AR25-26
Summary
The blended learning course, delivered by The Ogden Trust, supports non-specialist teachers of physics to develop their subject knowledge and pedagogical approaches for teaching electricity at Key Stages 3 and 4.
Please note, this training is being delivered as part of the Ark Schools Network Day. You may have additional sessions before or after this training – please follow the instructions for arrival and departure time provided by your school. This training is available for all non-specialist teachers teaching Physics at KS3 or 4.’
Please contact Kate Farrell kate.farrell@arkonline.org if you have any questions about the training.
Topics covered are static electricity, current electricity, series and parallel circuits, magnetism, electromagnetism and mathematical and practical approaches to teaching electricity.
Eligibility: This course is only available for qualified teachers in England who do NOT have a physics ITT qualification. This course is for biology, chemistry, science or any other teachers teaching physics at KS3 and/or KS4 outside of their specialist field.Trainee teachers and technicians are NOT eligible to access this course.
Who is the course leader?
Outcomes
The SKPT blended learning CPD will:
- develop teaching skills and confidence.
- consider mathematical problem solving, conceptual challenges, practical work and pedagogical reflections.
- Delivered in a supportive learning network.
On completion of the course teachers can complete a Subject Knowledge Award accredited by the Institute of Physics.
Email skpt@ogdentrust.com for further information or if you have any questions.
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKPT Full day face to face session | 17 October 2025 | 11:00-15:45 | Venue TBC |
| SKPT Half day face to face session | 13 February 2026 | 11:00-15:45 | Venue TBC |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£100.00 |
|---|---|---|
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£800.00 +VAT | |
* Your school or college will receive the subsidy on successful completion of the CPD and impact toolkit. Find out more. |
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Alternative dates
Moorside High School, 57 Deans Road, Swinton, Manchester M27 0AP
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