Teacher Support
East Midlands
Helen Pollard
Teacher Network Coordinator in the East Midlands
The Barraclough
Ashwell Road
Oakham
Rutland LE15 6QG
Email: hjp@oakham.rutland.sch.uk
Regional Newsletter
East Midlands Teacher Network Newsletter Summer 2008
East Midlands Teacher Network Newsletter Spring 2008
East Midlands Teacher Network Newsletter Autumn 2007
East Midlands Teacher Network Newsletter Summer 2007
Events
Teltron Tubes
Mon 16 June 11.00-12.30 CELS Nottingham Trent
Do you have these tubes (or older versions) in the prep room and want practice in setting them up, or some ideas for use in class?
Demonstrations and plenty of hands-on time for you to practice, with technicians to help. Led by a teacher.
Book with hjp@oakham.rutland.sch.uk
Variety Workshop
Mon 30 June 16.00 - 17.15 Beauchamp College
Twelve new ideas (or old ideas with a new twist) for your lessons - KS3, 4 and 5
Details and Booking Instructions
East Midlands Network Day 2008
Sat 20th September 10.00 - 15.00 Oakham School
Following on from the success of the first Network Day in 2007 we have decided to repeat this popular event.
Flyer
Programme and Booking Form
You can find more details of the 2007 event along with photos here.
Current Position
Physics teacher, KS 3 Science Coordinator and Chairman of Tutors at Oakham School.
Career
I have worked as a physics teacher in state and independent schools for 30 years.
Aim/Mission
As Network Coordinator I would like to arrange some ideas-swaps between local teachers, so that we can all share some of the excellent approaches to physics lessons taking place in this area.
Teachers who are new to physics teaching have a tough task – learning how to do demonstration experiments; trying out class experiments; getting to grips with the huge range of IT support activities available… on top of the usual planning, assessment, reporting and day to day classroom control. I’m hoping that I may be able to make their planning a bit easier.
Experienced physics teachers seem to be in demand for management roles in schools and colleges, and it is difficult for them to update their knowledge and skills in physics, when there are so many other demands on their time.
All physics teachers are busy. If I can provide what these people want to support their teaching, for example some local meetings, convenient INSET, and perhaps e-mail support, I shall be pleased to do so.
Personal Interests
Outside the physics department at school, I enjoy ITT mentoring, taking Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, and supporting CREST Award and EES Engineering Teams.
Beyond school, I enjoy music and ringing bells.
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