The Institute of Physics is a scientific charity devoted to increasing the practice, understanding and application of physics. It has a worldwide membership of over 36,000 and is a leading communicator of physics-related science to all audiences, from specialists through to government and the general public. One of our core aims is to secure a flourishing future for physics, and to this end the Institute supports physics in all schools and colleges.

Activities include teacher training & professional development courses; events for teachers and students; careers materials for all ages; and a wide variety ofclassroom resources. For moreinformation on any of the projects, to access resources and for full details of all the support available to teachers and students, visit www.iop.org/education

Local support is provided by the Physics Teacher Network.  Regional Coordinators are experienced physics teachers who organise local group activities; deliver INSET sessions; act as a source of information about local initiatives and activities; and provide help and advice in response to requests.  For details of the Coordinator covering the Bristol City region see: http://www.iop.org/activity/education/Teacher_Support/Teachers_Network/page_2574.html

The Institute also has a Regional Officer covering the South West, based in Bristol.  The Regional Officer to works to promote physics and the Institute’s activities as well as forging links between schools, universities, businesses and other science & technology-related bodies.  For more details see: http://www.iop.org/activity/branches/South_West/Regional_Officer/page_33571.html