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We love physics and want to help you love it too! We offer a portfolio of free CPD and work with teachers, senior leaders and university partners to ensure access to high-quality physics education and the opportunities that can bring.

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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 16h
A free day of physics CPD and free classroom resources⁉️ Join our Improving Secondary Physics CPD day on #forces and #waves. 📆19 October: London 📆21 October: Birmingham Plus a take-home toolkit containing ray box torches and two BeeSpi V sensors, Book now 👉 loom.ly/2I6_a-k
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
📣Calling all primary science leads and KS2 teachers, secure your free place today on our Improving Primary Physics CPD day #Light #Sound 📍 19 October: London 📍 20 October: Birmingham PLUS take your learning into the classroom with a take away toolkit. loom.ly/zUT5zPY
Green Ogden Trust testimonial graphic featuring a large light-grey quote box. The quote reads: “The practical activities were purposeful rather than ‘wow’ activities. I came away with ideas that genuinely develop children's scientific thinking”. Attribution below: “Improving Primary Physics”. The Ogden Trust logo and “making physics matter” branding appear in the bottom-left corner, with large white quotation marks in the top-left and bottom-right corners.
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Are you celebrating #WorldSpaceWeek next week? Why not join the #RocketRevolution with a practical classroom enquiry or take a journey into space as you explore the solar system #SolarSystemInMyPocket Take a look at our resources and see where they can take you 🚀 loom.ly/ouJbVJo
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Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
💡What are the big ideas shaping science education? Our ASE Annual Conference 2027 invites you to explore the challenges and opportunities that matter most, from environmental issues to using AI & technologies in teaching. Explore the themes: ow.ly/1KQx50ZQSBE
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Need to build your physics teaching expertise and confidence? 📍 19 October: London 📍 21 October: Birmingham Join a FREE Improving Secondary Physics CPD day focused on KS3/4 #forces & #waves. ✅ 4 practical workshops ✅ FREE toolkit: ray box torches & 2 BeeSpi V sensors loom.ly/2I6_a-k
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Boost your physics subject knowledge and confidence at a FREE Ogden Trust Improving Primary Physics CPD day on light & sound! 📍19 Oct: London 📍20 Oct: Birmingham Four practical workshops and a take-home resource toolkit. #MakePhysicsMatter Book now 👉 loom.ly/zUT5zPY
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
A free day of physics CPD and free classroom resources⁉️ Join our Improving Secondary Physics CPD day on #forces and #waves. 📆19 October: London 📆21 October: Birmingham Plus a take-home toolkit containing ray box torches and two BeeSpi V sensors, Book now 👉 loom.ly/2I6_a-k
Green Ogden Trust testimonial graphic with a light grey quote panel in the centre. The quote reads: “I really valued seeing how experienced physics teachers introduce concepts, tackle misconceptions and build understanding.” Attribution below the quote reads: “Improving Secondary Physics”. The Ogden Trust logo and “making physics matter” branding appear in the bottom-left corner, with large white quotation marks in the top-left and bottom-right corners.
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
📣Calling all primary science leads and KS2 teachers, secure your free place today on our Improving Primary Physics CPD day #Light #Sound 📍 19 October: London 📍 20 October: Birmingham PLUS take your learning into the classroom with a take away toolkit. loom.ly/zUT5zPY
Green Ogden Trust testimonial graphic featuring a large light-grey quote box. The quote reads: “The practical activities were purposeful rather than ‘wow’ activities. I came away with ideas that genuinely develop children's scientific thinking”. Attribution below: “Improving Primary Physics”. The Ogden Trust logo and “making physics matter” branding appear in the bottom-left corner, with large white quotation marks in the top-left and bottom-right corners.
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
⚡As the school year gets into full swing, we are supporting more schools and teachers to #MakePhysicsMatter Sign up to our newsletter and get opportunities delivered direct to your inbox 👉 loom.ly/bjf-j5E
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
For f2f PD on the topics of light & sound join us for a free Improving Primary Physics day 📍 19 Oct: London 📍 20 Oct: Birmingham 4 workshops filled with practical classroom-ready advice & a take-away toolkit of resources. 👉https://www.ogdentrust.com/teacher-support/improving-primary-physics/
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Listen up! We have supported the new BEST sound resources for primary which you can now find in the STEM Learning resource library: the resources address common misunderstandings and each key concept contains a progression toolkit to support your classroom practice. loom.ly/DFPz1HU
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Education Support @edsupportuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
How can schools protect staff wellbeing before, during and after an Ofsted inspection? Join our free webinar with the The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) to hear honest reflections from leaders and practical ideas for supporting staff wellbeing. 👉 ow.ly/EzFA50ZPIm5
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Need to build your physics teaching expertise and confidence? 📍 19 October: London 📍 21 October: Birmingham Join a FREE Improving Secondary Physics CPD day focused on KS3/4 #forces & #waves. ✅ 4 practical workshops ✅ FREE toolkit: ray box torches & 2 BeeSpi V sensors loom.ly/2I6_a-k
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Settling into the school year but still feeling unsure about physics? We're here to help with fully funded. #SKPT courses ✅ Courses across England ✅ Residential courses in York ✅ Bespoke courses delivered directly in your school ✅ Intensive one-year programme Book now 👉 loom.ly/mSC9lZI
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Boost your physics subject knowledge and confidence at a FREE Ogden Trust Improving Primary Physics CPD day on light & sound! 📍19 Oct: London 📍20 Oct: Birmingham Four practical workshops and a take-home resource toolkit. #MakePhysicsMatter Book now 👉 loom.ly/zUT5zPY
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Join us on our #FREE Improving Primary Physics CPD day on Light & Sound 📍19 October: London 📍20 October: Birmingham Take home a toolkit of classroom resources: ✅shadow investigation model ✅ray box torches ✅tuning forks ✅vibration demonstration #MakingPhysicsMatter loom.ly/zUT5zPY
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🎓 Getting ready for the new academic year? We are supporting more schools and teachers to #MakePhysicsMatter Sign up to our newsletter and get opportunities delivered direct to your inbox 👉 loom.ly/bjf-j5E
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Join us for a FREE Improving Secondary Physics Day Take practical ideas – and equipment – back to your classroom!! Every participant receives: ✅A set of ray-box torches ✅2 BeeSpi V sensors #PhysicsTeaching #Confidence #Pedagogy #Skills #Knowledge loom.ly/oWdsBsI
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
There is still time to book your place on our #FREE Improving Secondary Physics CPD day, exploring #Waves and #Forces through four practical workshops. 📆19 October: London 📆21 October: Birmingham Plus, take home a toolkit of ray box torches and 2 BeeSpi V sensors! loom.ly/2I6_a-k
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Still time to sign up for an Improving Primary Physics #FREE CPD day on light and sound. 19 October: London 20 October: Birmingham 💥4 practical workshops 💥Your takeaway toolkit: shadow investigation models, ray box torches, a set of tuning forks and a vibration demo loom.ly/zUT5zPY
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Teaching KS3/4 physics out of specialism⁉️ Boost your physics knowledge and classroom confidence with FREE #SKPT CPD 🗓️ #Waves, #Electricity and #Forces courses start this month 📆Residential courses throughout the year 📆Intensive courses covering all six topics loom.ly/lj2ua-s
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Secure your place on an Improving Primary Physics CPD day 📍 19 Oct: London 📍 20 Oct: Birmingham #FREE light and sound CPD for primary science leads and KS2 teachers 💥Shadow investigation models, ray box torches, tuning forks and a vibration demonstration to take away! loom.ly/iU64VGY
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Teaching physics out of field? Feel the force! Join us for #ImprovingSecondaryPhysics Learn the physics fundamentals for forces and waves Leave with new knowledge and a set of ray box torches and 2 BeeSpi V sensors 📍19 Oct: London 📍21 Oct: Birmingham Book now 👉 loom.ly/2I6_a-k
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Secure your place on our Improving Primary Physics CPD days 📍 19 October: London 📍 20 October: Birmingham #FREE professional development for primary science leads and KS2 teachers. A take-away toolkit of resources to help take the learning into the classroom #Light #Sound loom.ly/iU64VGY
Graphic with a bright green background and a white quotation card in the centre. The quote reads: “This is the first time I've genuinely looked forward to teaching [light and sound] rather than worrying about getting the physics wrong.” Below the quote is the text “Improving Primary Physics”. The Ogden Trust and Making Physics Matter logos appear in the bottom-left corner, with decorative quotation marks in the top-left and bottom-right corners.
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🎓 Getting ready for the new academic year? We are supporting more schools and teachers to #MakePhysicsMatter Sign up to our newsletter and get opportunities delivered direct to your inbox 👉 loom.ly/bjf-j5E
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Teaching KS3/4 physics out of specialism⁉️ Boost your physics knowledge and classroom confidence with FREE #SKPT CPD 🗓️ #Waves, #Electricity and #Forces courses start this month 📆Residential courses throughout the year 📆Intensive courses covering all six topics loom.ly/lj2ua-s
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
KS3/4 science teachers: join us for a day of purposeful, practical physics CPD #FREE Sign up now to secure your place 📍19 October: London 📍21 October: Birmingham 4 workshops exploring effective pedagogical approaches and purposeful practical work #forces #waves loom.ly/2I6_a-k
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Secure your place on our Improving Primary Physics CPD days 📍 19 October: London 📍 20 October: Birmingham #FREE professional development for primary science leads and KS2 teachers. A take-away toolkit of resources to help take the learning into the classroom #Light #Sound loom.ly/iU64VGY
Graphic with a bright green background and a white quotation card in the centre. The quote reads: “This is the first time I've genuinely looked forward to teaching [light and sound] rather than worrying about getting the physics wrong.” Below the quote is the text “Improving Primary Physics”. The Ogden Trust and Making Physics Matter logos appear in the bottom-left corner, with decorative quotation marks in the top-left and bottom-right corners.
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
🎓 Getting ready for the new academic year? We are supporting more schools and teachers to #MakePhysicsMatter Sign up to our newsletter and get opportunities delivered direct to your inbox 👉 loom.ly/bjf-j5E
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
KS3/4 science teachers: join us for a day of purposeful, practical physics CPD #FREE Sign up now to secure your place 📍19 October: London 📍21 October: Birmingham 4 workshops exploring effective pedagogical approaches and purposeful practical work #forces #waves loom.ly/2I6_a-k
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Feeling the Physics fear as the new school year approaches? Our #SKPT tutors are on hand to help! ⚡Fully funded physics CPD for out of field physics teachers 💥Courses across England 💥Residentials in York 💥Bespoke school delivery 💥Intensive one year programme loom.ly/mSC9lZI
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Secure your place today on our Improving Primary Physics CPD days 📍 19 October: London 📍 20 October: Birmingham, #FREE professional development for primary science leads and KS2 teachers with a take-away toolkit of resources #Light #Sound loom.ly/zUT5zPY
Green quote graphic featuring a testimonial in a white speech-box. The text reads: “This is the first time I've genuinely looked forward to teaching [light and sound] rather than worrying about getting the physics wrong.” Attribution below: “Improving Primary Physics.” The Ogden Trust and Making Physics Matter logos appear in the bottom-left corner, with decorative quotation marks in the corners of the image.
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🎓 Getting ready for the new academic year? We are supporting more schools and teachers to #MakePhysicsMatter Sign up to our newsletter and get opportunities delivered direct to your inbox 👉 loom.ly/bjf-j5E
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Feeling the Physics fear as the new school year approaches? Our #SKPT tutors are on hand to help! ⚡Fully funded physics CPD for out of field physics teachers 💥Courses across England 💥Residentials in York 💥Bespoke school delivery 💥Intensive one year programme loom.ly/mSC9lZI
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
KS3/4 science teachers: join us for a day of purposeful, practical, hands-on physics CPD #FREE 📍19 October: London 📍21 October: Birmingham 4 workshops exploring effective pedagogical approaches and purposeful practical work #forces #waves #KS3 #KS4 loom.ly/2I6_a-k
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Light up learning this academic year! Book now for an Improving Primary Physics CPD day on light and sound 📍 19 October: St Paul’s School, London SW13 9JT 📍 20 October: King Edward’s School, Birmingham, B15 2UA #MakingPhysicsMatter loom.ly/zUT5zPY
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🎓 Getting ready for the new academic year? We are supporting more schools and teachers to #MakePhysicsMatter Sign up to our newsletter and get opportunities delivered direct to your inbox 👉 loom.ly/bjf-j5E
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Science teachers, join us for #ImprovingSecondaryPhysics 📍19 October: Latymer Upper School, London W6 9LR 📍21 October: King Edward’s School, Birmingham B15 2UA 4 workshops on effective pedagogy and purposeful practical work #Forces #Waves #KS3 #KS4 Book now 👉 loom.ly/2I6_a-k
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FREE physics CPD days for out of field teachers of KS3 and KS4 physics.
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Institute of Physics @iop.org · 27/07/2026
Responding to today’s announcement, IOP President Prof Paul Howarth said the latest funding decisions will damage the UK’s scientific capability, threaten world-leading research, put jobs at risk and create uncertainty across the research sector. Read our full response: www.iop.org/about/news/r...
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IOP responds on ‘terrible blow’ to UK science as Jodrell Bank faces axe
Outcome decisions for funding of individual research projects do real damage to UK science and research, says President, Paul Howarth.
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Will you be teaching KS3/4 physics out of specialism in September? 💥Lose the physics fear and start your summer with a 5-day #SKPT residential Fully funded: inc accommodation, meals and travel expenses York, 28/7-1/8 👉Secure your place now loom.ly/_a8bVC0
Graphic promoting “SKPT – Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching.” A quote in large white text on a teal background reads: “I now absolutely see myself as a physics teacher. I am loving teaching physics this year and the pupils are loving my enthusiasm for the subject” – Myron. In the top corner is a small photo of adults in a classroom or workshop setting. Logos for STEM Learning, The Ogden Trust, Institute of Physics, and the Department for Education appear along the bottom.
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
📢Don't miss your chance to find out about the free professional development and support available for those teaching physics #MakingPhysicsMatter Sign up to our newsletter and get opportunities delivered direct to your inbox loom.ly/MMa6UJE
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Need to build physics teaching expertise? Book now for Improving Secondary Physics A day of professional development on KS3/4 forces & waves #MakePhysicsMatter 📍19 October: Latymer Upper School, London W6 9LR 📍21 October: King Edward’s School, Birmingham B15 2UA loom.ly/2I6_a-k
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Head into summer with your CPD sorted! Book now for our new Improving Primary Physics CPD days on light and sound 📍 19 October: St Paul’s School, London SW13 9JT 📍 20 October: King Edward’s School, Birmingham, B15 2UA #FREE professional development for primary science leads and KS2 teachers
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
🤔Short of physics specialists? Fully funded #SKPT - find a programme that suits your school & teachers #Residentials in York #BlendedLearning modules across England #Intensive: all 6 modules delivered in London and Manchester #BespokeSKPT:delivered in your school 👉 loom.ly/OQCzJFM
Promotional graphic for “SKPT – Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching.” On the left, teal text on a white background introduces the programme. On the right, a small photo shows a person smiling, their hair is sticking up straight from their head in all directions, spreading out and separating so it looks like it is floating or standing on end. A quote in the centre on a teal panel reads: "...certainly the best CPD/training I have ever done. The whole thing has been invaluable and has given me so much more confidence in delivering physics up to GCSE level,” attributed to Marcus. Logos for STEM Learning, The Ogden Trust, and The Department for Education appear along the bottom.
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
📣Calling all out of field KS3/4 physics teachers in Manchester Don't miss your chance to join the #FREE SKPT intensive and build your confidence teaching physics in the classroom. 📆Co-op Academy Belle Vue - M12 4BA 📍Starting 16 September Register your interest now 👉 loom.ly/6OO-jJg
SKPT Intensive Manchester
18 face-to-face sessions 
60 hours self-paced learning
Tutor support in a collaborative 
       learning environment  
£5,000 subsidy for your school
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Will you be teaching KS3/4 physics out of specialism in September? 💥Lose the physics fear and start your summer with a 5-day #SKPT residential Fully funded: inc accommodation, meals and travel expenses York, 28/7-1/8 👉Secure your place now loom.ly/_a8bVC0
Graphic promoting “SKPT – Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching.” A quote in large white text on a teal background reads: “I now absolutely see myself as a physics teacher. I am loving teaching physics this year and the pupils are loving my enthusiasm for the subject” – Myron. In the top corner is a small photo of adults in a classroom or workshop setting. Logos for STEM Learning, The Ogden Trust, Institute of Physics, and the Department for Education appear along the bottom.
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
📢Don't miss your chance to find out about the free professional development and support available for those teaching physics #MakingPhysicsMatter Sign up to our newsletter and get opportunities delivered direct to your inbox loom.ly/MMa6UJE
Two teachers conducting a physics practical lesson
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
📣October dates for our new Improving Secondary Physics day 📍19 October: Latymer Upper School, London W6 9LR 📍21 October: King Edward’s School, Birmingham B15 2UA 4 workshops exploring effective pedagogy and purposeful practical work in teaching Forces and Waves 👉 loom.ly/fBrK1b8
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Head into summer with your CPD sorted! Book now for our new Improving Primary Physics CPD days on light and sound 📍 19 October: St Paul’s School, London SW13 9JT 📍 20 October: King Edward’s School, Birmingham, B15 2UA #FREE professional development for primary science leads and KS2 teachers
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
NASA LIVE, Friday 11 September @ 2PM 🚀 Go behind the scenes of the Artemis mission with NASA Orion engineers Howard Hu and Branelle Rodriguez. FREE 1-hour session for UK schools, suitable for ages 8–18. 👉 Secure a place for your class by registering here loom.ly/8KJ00oU
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