About

Established by Sir Peter Ogden in 1999, we are a charitable trust that exists to promote the teaching and learning of physics. In our vision, every young person has access to high-quality physics education and we provide a range of free physics professional development for teachers of physics.

Our mission and objectives

Our mission is to strengthen physics education 4-18. We do this by supporting teachers, providing free professional development for physics and improving systems across schools and colleges in England, particularly those in areas with the greatest socio-economic challenges.

Improve the retention of trainee and early career physics specialist teachers.

Develop the confidence and competence of teachers teaching physics out of field.

Retain the expertise of experienced teachers of physics within the profession.

Work with senior leadership in schools to build a positive culture and environment for physics learning.

Increase access to purposeful enrichment opportunities showcasing physics pathways for young people.

“Physics as a subject has a huge importance in the world today. We are determined to ensure that everyone has access to high-quality physics education and that no one feels excluded from taking physics further.”
Cameron Ogden, Chair

Values

Our vision, mission and values inform our programmes, practices and approaches.

Collaborative – we build long-term relationships with schools, teachers and other stakeholders and facilitate partnerships across the education sector.
Evidence-informed – we use research, evaluation and feedback for continuous development of our programmes to ensure quality, relevance and equity.
Responsive – we listen to our community and ensure our activities meet their needs.
Inclusive – we seek to create a welcoming environment for everyone, reduce barriers to engagement, and promote inclusive teaching and engagement practices.
Positive – we encourage and promote positive attitudes towards physics.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is central to our mission; you can read about our approach and how we handle diversity monitoring data here.