Sally Smith
Guest Blog from Christina Astin (Physics Partners Coach and Advisor) Heads of science are often leading the biggest department in a school. They are managing laboratories and technicians, overseeing health and safety and a vast curriculum of three distinct subjects. All within stretched budgets and against the backdrop of a recruitment and retention crisis which … Read more
At Physics Partners, we’re passionate about improving young people’s life chances through physics education. We work closely with schools, teachers, and industry partners to make sure every young person, no matter their background, has access to inspiring, high-quality physics education. We’re looking for an experienced administrator to join our team. This role is vital to … Read more
During the Easter holidays, we were delighted to welcome 24 Year 12 pupils to King’s College, Cambridge for a special residential event celebrating the top ten teams in our short video competition, What Lights Up Your Love of Physics?. The standard this year was nothing short of incredible. From a team building their own quantum … Read more
At Physics Partners, we’re passionate about improving young people’s life chances through physics education. We work closely with schools, teachers, and industry partners to make sure every young person, no matter their background, has access to inspiring, high-quality physics education. As our work continues to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager … Read more
A thought-piece from Physics Partners founder and trustee, Tommy Cookson, in response to the recent Curriculum Review: The panel of experts set up by the government to review the secondary school curriculum has published its report. It is, rightly, disturbed that that only one in ten schools teaches all three sciences as separate subjects to … Read more
At the start of each academic year, a flurry of reports and surveys paint a concerning picture of the state of physics education in England. As we shall see below, the lack of qualified physics teachers, the shortage of technician support, and diminishing capitation levels continue to take their toll—highlighted by falling Triple Science entries … Read more
Physics Partners are proud to have been a delivery partner in the ambitious Planet Possibility programme, seeing first-hand the transformative power of collaboration in making physics more accessible, inclusive, and inspiring for all young people. Over the first two-years of the programme, Physics Partners delivered online CPD subject knowledge and careers training to over 900 … Read more
We are delighted to announce the appointment of two exceptional new trustees to our Board: Alix Johnstone-Morfoisse and Dr Kathryn O’Donnell. We received an outstanding calibre of responses to our call for new trustees. It was wonderful to see how many people share our passion for physics education and are eager to contribute their expertise. … Read more
Physics Partners, in association with Carbon3, is offering a unique opportunity for aspiring engineers to jumpstart their careers at the forefront of the green energy revolution. We’re looking for a passionate pupil to become a Renewable Energy Apprentice (Electrical Engineering) – a role that combines real-world impact, cutting-edge technology, and a pathway to a rewarding … Read more
We are delighted to announce that Physics Partners has been awarded the 2024 Clarity in Charity Communications Award for our nationwide short video competition, What Lights Up Your Love of Physics? This prestigious award celebrates outstanding communication efforts by organisations within the charitable or livery sector, particularly those not professionally involved in communications. We are … Read more