
The Curriculum and AKT Support for Training (CAST) Programme is open to all KSS GP Speciality Registrars 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
Our e-modules are hosted on the East Sussex GP Training Programme’s website and can be found here: https://www.gptrainingeastsussex.co.uk/cast/
To access the modules, please follow the step-by-step guide attached here.
‘Introduction to Learning‘ e-module for KSS GPST1 Registrars, exploring the RCGP curriculum, how to write learning logs and the requirements of training.
‘AKT – The Masterclass‘ e-module for KSS GPST1/2/3 Registrars, exploring how to prepare for the AKT, including approaches to revision and exam technique.
‘AKT – The Final Countdown‘ e-module for KSS GPST1/2/3 Registrars in the final weeks of preparation for the AKT, focusing on high yield topics and exam technique.
‘AKT – Learning Sets Library‘ e-library for KSS GPST1/2/3 Registrars with recordings of peer-led AKT teaching sessions covering high yield topics.
Introduction to AKT Webinar
This webinar is aimed at KSS GP Registrars 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:
Thursday 21 August 2025 from 12:30-14:00
If you are unable to attend this webinar a recording can be found in the ‘Introduction To Learning’ e-module
To register for this webinar please click on the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/ZNXzBr4zHs .
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.kss.gp.traineesupport@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 and Wellbeing Service referrals
Every KSS GPSR will be contacted by either their local Training Programme Director for an individual 1-1 to formulate an educational plan towards their resit attempt.
‘AKT – The Rematch‘ e-module for KSS GPST2/3 Registrars, exploring how to prepare to resit the AKT, including approaches to revision and exam technique. To access the module, please follow the step-by-step guide attached here.
AKT Resit Webinar – This webinar is aimed at KSS GP Registrars who are aiming to resit the AKT.
Thursday 14 August 2025 from 14:00 – 15:00
To register for this webinar please click on the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/52MvTWxtXv
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.kss.gp.traineesupport@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