West Midlands (Shropshire)

Tom Dawson
Teacher network coordinator for South Staffs, Telford and Wrekin
Newport Girls’ High School
Wellington Road
Newport
Shropshire
TF10 7HL

Tel: 01952 386400
Email: physicsiseasy@googlemail.com

Current position
Head of Science Faculty, Newport Girls’ High School

Initial training
Physics and Chemistry Joint hons (Keele), PGCE, NPQH

Career
I have worked in comprehensive and grammar schools in the UK as well as in a part-private school in Malawi, Africa. In addition I have been the West Midlands network co-ordinator for the Physics Enhancement Project.

Aim/Mission
To support all teachers of physics regardless of their original specialism to help them enjoy teaching physics with confidence. Physics cannot be taught as an accumulation of facts; it relies on understanding to be able to solve problems. Secure subject knowledge is important to be able to do this and helping colleagues to do this very rewarding (and fun!)

I am running both standard IOP workshops as well as bespoke events for colleagues at all Key Stages and welcome requests for further workshops. Please email me to make a request or just to be put on my occasional email shot to be made aware of what is happening in our area.

Personal interests
Outside school I am a member of a fantastically supportive church community where I torture people with my lack of timing on rhythm guitar.

Central workshops I can deliver

Specialist workshops I offer

• Radioactivity
• Geology/Earth Science (in partnership with KESU)