Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching
FREE blended learning CPD for KS3 & KS4 teachers without a physics specialism. Atomic physics and Forces modules will be delivered from April - book now.
The Ogden Trust is now delivering Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching (SKPT) courses – FULLY FUNDED blended learning CPD for KS3 and KS4 teachers without a physics specialism.
You can book now for the atomic physics and forces modules which will be delivered from April 2023.
Learning takes place over an 8-week period and includes:
- Full day face-to-face session
- Two online webinars
- Supported online study, including activities and quizzes
- Half day face-to-face session
The required practicals will be covered in the face-to-face sessions.
SKPT
The SKPT programme comprises six topics, with modules available each term. Teachers can select the modules they need to build their subject knowledge and professional portfolio. Modules will be delivered and supported by physics specialists across England and will include face-to-face sessions, online tutorials and independent learning. Each module will require up to 20 hours of learning and will be completed over approximately eight weeks.
Participants must be state school teachers in England, with some physics on their timetable and must not have a physics ITT qualification.
The SKPT blended learning CPD will:
- develop teaching skills and confidence in delivering lessons that bring physics to life in the classroom.
- consider mathematical problem solving, conceptual challenges, practical work and pedagogical reflections.
- link teachers to a supportive learning network led by experienced physics practitioners.
On completion of a module, a subsidy of £200 will be available to the school (subject to conditions) as a contribution towards teacher cover costs.
SKPT modules
The SKPT programme comprises six topics, with modules available each term. Select the modules you need to build your subject knowledge and professional portfolio.

Atomic physics
Book now for Atomic physics – sessions available from April
More information about the atomic physics module content is available here.

Forces
Book now for forces – session available from May
More information about the forces module content is available here.
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