Mr Walker
mrwalkerphysics.bsky.social
Mr Walker
@mrwalkerphysics.bsky.social
He/Him. Head of Science. Physics Lead🦄. BSc. MEd. @LancasterUni Alumni. When I get time, a Casual Golfer. ❤️ of @SalfordDevils & @Bengals. All views my own.
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Do you teach 16-19 physics? Join us on Tuesday evenings for an hour of free online CPD. Find out more: spark.iop.org/teaching-16-19

#PhysicsTeaching #PhysicsTeachers #STEMEducation #CPDforTeachers #IOPPhysics
December 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Teaching KS3/4 physics out of specialism in September?
💥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
👉Limited spaces - secure your place now

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June 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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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.

🔗 www.iop.org/about/news/r...
May 27, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Are you a ‘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 ‘Mimi’s Tiny Adventure’, ready this summer.

🔗 Register your interest here: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/MimiTinyAd...
May 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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May 8, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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📢 Teachers! Have your students heard about #TheEurekas2025? UK & Ireland students aged 11 to 16 can win £1000/€1200 + a school voucher!

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

Get involved 👉 theeurekas.co.uk/get-involved/teachers
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.
theeurekas.co.uk
March 31, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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“Being 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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Feeling the force of physics - The Ogden Trust
Pupils in our Dorset partnership have been exploring the universe.
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February 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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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...
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 ...
petition.parliament.uk
February 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Feel the buzz! 🔊

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

Check the link for more information ❗

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Phizzi enquiry: sound circus - The Ogden Trust
A primary science enquiry exploring sound.
www.ogdentrust.com
January 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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📢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
🔗 Nominate now: iop.org/about/awards...
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.
iop.org
January 14, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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👀 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...
Recruitment
We are currently recruiting for a Programme Manager: £33,000-£36,000
www.ogdentrust.com
January 2, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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#SchoolPartnership applications are open now❗

5yrs of funding, support and CPD #MakingPhysicsMatter

Interested in finding out more? ☃️
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
December 17, 2024 at 10:57 AM
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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! 📩✨

Go to SETTINGS > CONTACT PREFERENCES and turn emails on ✅ to be sure the email reaches you on Sunday...
December 13, 2024 at 5:29 PM
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Stay informed and inspired with our newsletter! 📬 Join our community of educators and receive the latest updates.

Subscribe now: loom.ly/j3GfMMQ

#EducationNews #TeacherCommunity #MakingPhysicsMatter
The Ogden Trust - Ogden Trust news and opportunities
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December 12, 2024 at 12:37 PM
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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...
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...
pstt.org.uk
December 11, 2024 at 3:24 PM
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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
Thanks to @ogdentrust.bsky.social for my Senior Teacher Fellowship which is giving me more time to rediscover ideas like this and share them.
December 4, 2024 at 11:08 AM
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I was.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social I thought you were joking!!!!! bsky.app/profile/otto...
Well I'm delighted to see that Nigel Farage is going to be on #bbcqt this week and look forward to the audience and members of the panel asking him why James McMurdock still has the Reform whip.
December 3, 2024 at 3:05 PM
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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...
December 2, 2024 at 12:05 PM
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Farage claims he has ‘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…
November 25, 2024 at 5:08 PM
The mock marking season begins and Bertie the cat has resumed duties to prevent me working too late....
November 20, 2024 at 8:04 PM
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“SKPT 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
The tools to teach physics - The Ogden Trust
Teaching physics out of specialism? Sign up now for our FREE CPD.
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November 19, 2024 at 9:30 AM
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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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Mind the gap - The Ogden Trust
Bringing business, STEM ambassadors and students together to inspire the next generation.
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November 15, 2024 at 3:44 PM