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Promoting physics at A-level and beyond

Promoting physics at A-level and beyond. LAMPTON SCHOOL Jess Hamer. Lampton School. 11-18 mixed Academy in Hounslow “National Teaching School” status Physics, Biology and Chemistry A-level offered Above national average numbers of students with English as an additional language

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Promoting physics at A-level and beyond

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  1. Promoting physics at A-level and beyond LAMPTON SCHOOL Jess Hamer

  2. Lampton School • 11-18 mixed Academy in Hounslow • “National Teaching School” status • Physics, Biology and Chemistry A-level offered • Above national average numbers of students with English as an additional language • 67% A*-C including English and Maths • Over 90% of 6th form continue to study at university • Problem of high achievement low aspiration

  3. Working with the

  4. Cambridge Chemistry Challenge • Science Challenge Day - Queen Mary’s • IOP Roadshow • Queen Mary’s/SEPnet rollercoaster workshop • Hosted RI Lecture Series • I’m a Scientist- Get me out of Here! • Particle detector project with University of Surrey • Go4SET • University of Southampton astrodome • Lectures and visits from individuals (Stemnet & others) • Chemnet Ambassador • Visits to Imperial/RHUL/Rutherford Appleton Labs, Centre of the Cell, Sangar etc. • Science career speed-dating • STEM challenges

  5. IMPACT • Numbers taking physics post-16 have almost doubled • Initial figures for this year suggest a significant increase in numbers continuing on to study STEM subjects at university 3. Physics results at GCSE and A-level are now in line with other science subjects 4. The profile of physics has been raised throughout the school

  6. Visiting Universities Drawbacks • Cost of covering teachers • Pupils missing lessons • Staff missing lessons • Journey time • Can be logistically difficult • Often only small groups of pupils involved • Paperwork Benefits • Pupils get to “experience” university • Most enrichment opportunities are university-based • Learning skills away from the classroom • Rewarding for pupils

  7. Bringing university to school! I’m a Scientist Workshops Lectures

  8. UCL • University of Westminster • Surrey University • RHUL • University of Liverpool • St Georges

  9. OUTCOME • Pupils were enthused • Pupils made aware of the range of physics-related subjects at university • Face to face contact with university students • Learning about university and inspired pupils to be ambitious • Not teacher-led • Many pupils had access • Fairly easy to organise thanks to outreach staff at universities • University students gained valuable skills and experience (and apparently enjoyed it!) • Promoted university/subject area

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