OCR’s Post

We're delighted to be attending The Sociological Review’s Undisciplining II conference, 10 – 12 September, in Salford. Our sociology subject advisor, Tom, will be participating in a fireside chat on Weds 11 September, 4.30pm – 6pm. The discussion will explore how the sociological imagination can be incorporated into the A Level curriculum. It will also cover how schools and colleges can collaborate more closely with higher education. Teachers can currently access special rate tickets to attend on 11 September: £50 for the full day or £20 for the afternoon. Tom's chat will also be livestreamed on YouTube, so you can watch from wherever works best for you: https://bit.ly/3S2gKHG. Book tickets for the conference and find the full programme here: https://bit.ly/4cY1x2G

Already thinking about the new academic year? Join our free online subject briefing sessions in the autumn term, where we’ll highlight new and updated resources and make you aware of any new regulations or guidance for the qualifications you teach. There’ll also be the opportunity to ask our subject advisors your questions and share ideas with other teachers of your subject. Book your place today! https://ow.ly/AGqn50SwWEb #teachercpd #professionaldevelopment

We'll be at the Computing at Schools conference in London on 13 July! Looking forward to talking to #ITteachers about our range of computer science and IT qualifications. 👉  https://ow.ly/ncFu50SurAN

Teachers - it's your last chance to complete our post-exams survey! It'll only take around 5 minutes and you'll have the option to enter our prize draw to win a £50 e-voucher. Your feedback helps us understand how students found the exam, what worked well and what didn't. We use this information to improve exams in the future. Thank you! 👉 https://ow.ly/FKKQ50SwVJY

📢 Introducing our refreshing Sociology and Psychology A Levels: new autumn showcase dates available! Each free, 30-minute webinar will provide an overview of our exciting new qualifications, due for first teach in September 2025 (subject to accreditation). There will also be a chance to ask questions. Book your place now: https://bit.ly/3xCUFsm

It was great to meet so many of you at the MEI conference last week. If you need more information on our maths qualifications, check our website https://ow.ly/oowU50SuoZ0 And sign up for the latest news, updates and resources at https://ow.ly/5cOB50SuoZ1

Happy Friday! Here's July's monthly bulletin for teachers! 👉 the latest Cambridge Technicals and Cambridge Nationals updates 👉 post-exam surveys 👉 preparing for results day information 👉 exams explained - our short videos to help students understand the exam process 👉 our new subject briefings 👉 the JCQ's survey on AI use in assessments, plus much more! Read it here: https://ow.ly/AH8W50SvNCm

On #GeneralElection day, our latest #Policy blog looks at aspects of the curriculum that #Labour wants to address if elected to government 👇

Join Cambridge University Press & Assessment at the UK Festival of Education, taking place on 4-5 July, where we will be inspiring educators towards a net-zero future! 🌎 As #EducationFest's official sustainability partners, Cambridge will be sharing innovative ways to make sustainability and climate education engaging for students and teachers 🌱 Visit the 'Cambridge Sustainability Zone' and join a number of engaging sessions including: - Thursday, 4 July, 10:30 – 11:15 – 'Building the knowledge and skills students need for a sustainable future' panel discussion - Friday, 5 July, 10:30 – 11:15 – 'Working together to develop life skills for a greener living' panel discussion led by Jodie Bailey-Ho, Department of Education Youth Focal Point and Founder of Teach the Teacher Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/1lUV50Stw4r

It was great to see so many history teachers at the Schools History Project conference at the weekend. For more information on our History qualifications, check our website: https://ow.ly/3GWz50SrJSV And follow us or sign up to keep up to date: https://ow.ly/BQ6l50SrJSU