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Simon O

Dr Simon O

Physics

Skipton


Subjects taught:
Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Qualifications:
PGCE Secondary Science. Southampton University (2003). PhD Chemistry, Southampton University (2000). BSc (Hons) Chemistry, First Class, Southampton University (1997).
Andrew O

Dr Andrew O

Physics

Skipton


Subjects taught:
SEN, Maths, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, School Entrance Exams, Homeschool, 13+
Qualifications:
PhD Chemistry, University of Southampton. PGCE Secondary Science, University of Bristol. BSc (Hons) Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Southampton.
Paul N

Mr Paul N

Physics

Skipton


Subjects taught:
Physics
Qualifications:
MSc radiation and Environmental protection, University of Surrey (2018). Member of The Institute of Physics (2006). PGCE Physics and Science, University of Reading (1988). BSc (Hons) Physics, Royal Holloway College, University of London (1982).
Philip L

Mr Philip L

Physics

Skipton


Subjects taught:
Science, Physics
Qualifications:
PGCE Secondary Science, Reading University (1994). BSc(Hons) Physics, Manchester University (1993).
Ravi K

Mr Ravi K

Physics

Skipton


Subjects taught:
Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Qualifications:
PGCE Secondary Physics, University of Leicester. BSc (Hons) Physics, University of Bristol.

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What is Physics?

Physics is the study of the world around us. In simple terms Physics explains how things happen. Why do things fall, speed up, slow down? Why do bulbs or LEDs light up? How do speakers make sounds? How does lightning happen? How does ultrasound see inside us? How does a mobile phone work? How do lenses help us see better? How do signals travel to us from space? How do the planets orbit the sun? How are stars formed? How do Nuclear Power Stations work? How do huge ships stay afloat? These and many other questions are answered by learning about the main branches of Physics including force and energy, materials and particles, radiation, electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism, waves, thermal physics, space physics. Physics, like all the sciences, has a large amount of practical work and much of the learning is through doing rather than just sitting and listening.

GCSE and IGCSE Physics Tuition

At GCSE level, Physics is either studied as separate subject or makes up a third of Combined Science. As a separate subject, Physics can be studied as Single Science and receive a full GCSE grade. In Combined Science, the extension topics in Physics, Chemistry and Biology are not taken and the exams in all three subjects lead to two GCSE grades, so it is sometimes referred to as Dual Award Science. If a student intends to study Physics at A level then it is best, though not essential, that they take Physics as a Single Science. The main awarding bodies are AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, Eduqas (part of WJEC) CCEA in Northern Ireland and SQA in Scotland. Assessment is through written exam papers, typically 2 x two hour papers or 3 x 90 minute papers. There is no separate practical assessment or coursework, but questions will be set based on the core practical activities the students will have carried out for themselves.

A-Level Physics Tuition

For entry into A-Level many schools would want to see a grade 7 or higher at GCSE, otherwise a student may struggle to do well at A-Level. At A-Level the concepts and ideas studied for GCSE are built upon and taken further, along with some applications of Physics which may include Astrophysics, Medical Physics, Engineering Physics and Electronics. A-Level Physics also involves a large amount of practical work.

Assessment is typically three written papers, each around two hours long. A-Level Physics can give access to a wide range of university courses and consequently related careers, such as Physics, Engineering, Astrophysics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Sports Science and Pharmacy amongst others.

How are Skipton schools performing?

We connect you to the best teachers who work across several of the best primary and secondary schools in Skipton (some detailed below). This means we can reliably provide you with a local and experienced tutor that fits your needs.

Skipton primary school performance:

The Skipton area has 12 primary schools (one of the top being Carleton Endowed CofE Primary School with 35% of pupils achieving at a higher standard).

From their latest Oftsed report:
“Leaders have taken some steps to improve the teaching of early reading. Books are well matched to the sounds pupils know. Pupils are developing a greater love of reading as a result of leaders’ work. Leaders have introduced a new approach to the teaching of phonics and early reading. Training has improved the confidence of many staff. However, some staff who support pupils who need extra help learning to read have not been trained in the school’s phonics programme. This means that some pupils are not catching up quickly enough.”

The Skipton local authority has an average of 63% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at primary school age (vs England's average of 65%). And has an average of 9% achieving higher standard (vs England's average of 11%).

 

Skipton secondary school performance:

The Skipton area has 4 secondary schools (one of the top being Ermysted's Grammar School with 96% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs).

From their latest Oftsed report:
“The standards attained are extremely high. For example, the provisional results for 2008 indicate that 98% of Year 11 students achieved five GCSE grades A* to C, including both English and mathematics. All achieved at least seven grades A* to C. The overall A* to C pass rate was 95.7%, with 70% of grades at A* and A. The vast majority of students continue into the sixth form and go on to attain exceptionally high standards at GCE A level. Alls tudents make excellent progress as they move through the school, including the small number with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.”

The Skipton local authority has an average of 47% of students achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs (vs England's average of 43%). And has an average of 96% of students either staying in education or entering employment after GCSEs (vs England's average of 94%).

Skipton Ofsted ratings:

68% of Skipton schools have received at least a 'Good' Ofsted rating, with 5 schools receiving an 'Outstanding' rating in their last evaluation.

Source: Gov.UK Website

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