Sally Smith
On Thursday 19th September, Physics Partners hosted an unforgettable Sustainable Energy Study Day in Birmingham, bringing together 160 pupils in years 10, 11 and 12, from nine schools across the city. Supported by The Ironmongers Foundation and hosted at King Edward’s School, the event was designed to ignite students’ curiosity and open their eyes to … Read more
We are delighted to welcome Paul Hammond to Physics Partners in the new role of Director of Education. Paul brings a wealth of experience as a former Physics teacher and Head Teacher. Most recently, he has been working as a school improvement consultant, facilitating leadership programmes and providing mentoring, alongside his role as a Physics … Read more
The Teaching Physics – Planet Possibility Short Films are now live! Physics Partners is proud to announce the release of a new series of innovative GCSE physics teaching resources, funded through the Institute of Physics Planet Possibility Programme. Created by Physics Partners trainers David Farley and Eleanor Wylie, these eight concise and practical videos are … Read more
In partnership with The ASE, we have launched a programme of 10 interactive online physics subject-knowledge sessions spread over the academic year. Targeted particularly at non specialists and early career teachers, each session, lasting 90 minutes, will delve into core physics concepts for GCSE success, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical teaching strategies. Our expert trainers, Christina … Read more
Physics Partners is delighted to announce that we are seeking a dynamic and proactive individual to fill the pivotal role of Director of Education. This role is essential in enhancing our support for physics teachers nationwide, particularly those who are non-specialists. To apply for this role, please send a cover letter outlining your interest, qualifications, … Read more
Nearly 100 schools from across the nation submitted entries to into the first ‘What Lights Up Your Love Of Physics?’ competition, and the standard of entries was incredibly high. After rigorous evaluation by a distinguished panel of judges, the top 10 finalists were invited to a one-night residential event at the historic Merton College, University … Read more
The Board of Trustees are pleased to announce that Sally Smith has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer for Physics Partners. Sally has been with Physics Partners since 2021, having previously worked at Diabetes UK for nearly 10 years. She is experienced in charity management and stakeholder engagement having managed a wide variety of service … Read more
On Monday 17th July, teachers from across Hampshire gathered at the impressive Winchester College for a day of physics workshops, generously hosted and supported by the college. Jessica Hamer, from the Institute of Physics, started the day with an insightful and thought-provoking session on how to ensure physics lessons are inclusive to all. She encouraged … Read more
Physics Partners are piloting a mentoring scheme for 2023-24 and are looking for mentees. We will pair up teachers of physics who would like to have access to this kind of support, with experienced/retired teachers who are willing and able to provide it. We are particularly keen to support non-specialists and ECTs. This mentoring will … Read more
On Tuesday 6th June a group of Hampshire based physics teachers joined Physics Partners on a tour of Harwin. Harwin is world-leading specialist in reliable and high-performance interconnectors, based in Farlington, Portsmouth. The factory was first built on the site in 1963 and their impressive facilities have expanded and modernised over time. They now use advanced … Read more