The Curriculum and AKT Support for Training (CAST) Programme is open to all KSS GP Speciality Trainees to aid Applied Knowledge Test (AKT) Preparation. The various resources are designed to be utilised from early ST1, throughout ST2 with additional targeted support for resitting candidates.
Please find below useful AKT resources.
ST1-2 Support
‘Introduction To Learning’ e-module (Dyslexia screening included)
‘The Final Countdown’ e-module – To be completed 6 weeks before AKT exam date
‘AKT – The Masterclass‘ e-module
Introduction to AKT Webinar
This webinar is aimed at KSS GP Trainees who are aiming to sit the AKT. We would recommend you attend at least one of our preparation webinars.
The webinar will take place on:
Dates TBC
If you are unable to attend this webinar a recording can be found in the ‘Introduction To Learning’ e-module
To register or receive more information on these webinars please email england.ksspc.gpschool@nhs.net
AKT Learning Sets
The KSS GP School Curriculum Team are excited to announce a new series of KSS AKT Peer Learning sets. Every session will cover a different topic highlighted by the RCGP within AKT Summary Reports. All trainees are welcome to these sessions and will help you familiarise yourself with the RCGP Curriculum content and prepare for the AKT.
The sessions will take place on:
Dates TBC
To register or receive more information on these webinars please email england.ksspc.gpschool@nhs.net
If you are unable to attend the learning sets the recordings can be found in our Peer Learning Sets online library
Resit Support
Professional Support Unit referrals
KSS Peer Learning Sets (and online library)
Every KSS GPST will be contacted by either their local Training Programme Director or the CAST Programme Team for an individual 1-1 to formulate an educational plan towards their resit attempt
ATK Resit Webinar
This webinar is aimed at KSS GP Trainees who are aiming to resit the AKT
1) Thursday 06 March 2025, 12:30 – 14:00
2) Wednesday 04 June 2025, 12:30 – 14:00
To register or receive more information on these webinars please email england.ksspc.gpschool@nhs.net
If you are unable to attend this webinar a recording can be found in the ‘The Rematch’ e-module
Contact us
If you have any questions or queries, please contact: england.ksspc.gpschool@nhs.net
Meet the CAST Programme Team
Lead for CAST Programme pavan.uppal@nhs.net
TPD Covering Sussex joshua.getty1@nhs.net
TPD Covering West Kent
shobha.ravindra@nhs.net
TPD Covering East Kent and Surrey a.aidoo@nhs.net