Are you a teacher in the UK? Have you completed the 2026 Science Teaching Survey yet?
Previous findings from these surveys have been invaluable in informing us about teachers' views directly. Both in my role but also widely across the sector.
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GCSE Physics teachers. Please find below a file with links to 30 simulations I have made, sorted by topic. I hope you find them useful 🙂
#iTeachPhysics
#Science 🧪
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Cambridge OCR have some further professional development for GCSE and A Level sciences (as well as other quals), including Maximising Marks in A Level Physics (£99). Much of our PD to support quals is free or relatively low cost. Feedback is always welcome too! www.ocr.org.uk/qualificatio...
What does the curriculum and assessment review mean for science education? 🤔
Check out our blog: https://ow.ly/4IIJ50XSRX5
And come and talk to us at the ASE conference. We'd love to hear your thoughts.
@associationscied.bsky.social
Looking forward to being on the stand Friday and Saturday - do come and say hello to us simply to say hello but also if you have any questions or feedback for us!
Looking forward to being at ASE with Cambridge OCR. I'll be on the stand Friday and Saturday.
@andy.compoundchem.com and I have written a short blog on the relevance of the CAR report and Government response to GCSE and A Level science should anyone want a shorter summary! We'd love to hear thoughts and how we can support you as redevelopment happens. www.ocr.org.uk/blog/what-do...
Are you looking to buy / top-up OUP A Level science textbooks for Cambridge OCR courses?
OUP have been in touch to let us know that they currently have a 25% back-to-school offer.
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Kerboodle users: new tests are live too for AS, with A Level going live this week.
Are you looking for a role in assessment? OCR is a genuienly a great place to work! We're looking for Assessment Standards Managers, 2 permanent and 1 12-month fixed term, ideally STEM subject specialism (though others specialisms also welcome). careers.cambridge.org/jobs/vacancy...
Really interesting and great to see the data backing this up too.
The R&I way. The Institute for Research in Schools. IRIS.
Challenged negative stereotypes about who belongs in STEM
Transformed young people's understanding of STEM careers - particularly among girls
Read and share the report. IRIS.
We piloted a new R&I approach in nine schools across England.
The results were impressive. Imagine if every student in the had this opportunity.
Read and share the report: researchinschools.org/framework/
#STEM #education #EduSky 🧪
We have upcoming online PD for our GCSE science quals...free "Starting to Teach" courses as well as Enhance your Teaching (£99 each) for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, maths skills and practical skills - see Teach Cambridge or: www.ocr.org.uk/qualificatio... #OCRscience #teachers #exams
Do you know the contributions of Edith Stoney, Lise Meitner, Chien-Shiung Wu, Maria Göeppert Mayer and Fabiola Gianotti to physics?
My latest blog looks at the amazing contributions of these women to physics, linking to the OCR A Level specifications.
www.ocr.org.uk/blog/alevel-...
If you've ever wondered what the role of a Practical Endorsement monitor is like for A Level sciences, take a look at this new blog where OCR monitor Liz answers some questions from me. www.ocr.org.uk/blog/what-do...
The next Physics network will be 7 May 4pm!
The Science Teaching Survey 2025 is now live and is such an invaluable piece of research each year! schoolzone.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey...
Are you looking for an activity (possibly some emergency cover) for British Science Week 2025? I've written a blog on alternatives to petrol and diesel engines for cars and there are several suggested student activities to follow on with. www.ocr.org.uk/blog/british...
We will have an online Science teacher network on 12 March for all OCR science quals. Sign-up here! teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw... #OCRscience #teachers #exams
OCR Physics A now has an "Assessment Story" resource, explaining the exams in detail. It is found in Teach Cambridge under Assessment and Assessment support. teachcambridge.org/item/c6cf49b... Biology A and Chemistry A also released!
We have a Face to Face teacher network in Reading College next week on Wednesday 29 January and in City Oxford College on 6 February. There is also a Physics network online on Thursday 30 January. Links to sign-up for these are here: teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw... #teachers #OCRscience #teachers
Are you looking to highlight women in physics when teaching?
My third blog highlighting women in physics with links to OCR A Level Physics is now available: www.ocr.org.uk/blog/alevel-...
OCR have recently set up an online research panel to help us to develop our Science qualifications. If you're interested being part of this follow this link: t.co/3dbMruNS0S
My latest blog spotlights four women pioneers and links to forces and motion in physics. All fascinating to learn more about in their own diverse fields but my love of Victorian engineering means I was particularly interested to learn about Henrietta Vansittart. www.ocr.org.uk/blog/alevel-...
We’re looking for visiting monitors for 2025 for the Chemistry A Level Practical endorsement particularly in London / South east. Happy to answer any questions I can if anyone is interested!
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Environment and sustainability in the science curriculum • What does content on sustainability mean from your perspective? E.g. identifying fake news, acting on climate change, engagement with research, use of literature, critical thinking... • Is the current coverage sufficient, too little or too much (inc. exams)? • Is the content best kept discrete or should it be linked to topics? See the examples from Teach the Future on the A3 sheets • What issues are there when trying to teach this currently? • Is more support needed for teachers? What form(s) would this take, if so? • How should the approach differ between qualifications e.g. A Level and GCSE
Now @mikeycaer.bsky.social is prompting discussion around how we include environmental and sustainability in science qualifications.
Questions being posed below – interested in the #SciTeachUK perspective on these too #OCRScience
A pleasure to spend the day with stakeholders and discuss various aspects of the future of science qualifications!
OCR A/AS Level Physics A H556/H156 specification and DFR (formula) booklet has a minor update for consistency and clarity. A subject update has been sent out but can be seen here: ocr.org.uk/administrati... Updated spec and detailed guide alongside on TC. #OCRPhysics #teachers #exams
My blog comparing A Level Physics for OCR and AQA is now live, following on from the AS content a few weeks ago. I hope this helps centres switching as an overview. lnkd.in/e8FSerx2
I'm open to ideas for any other blogs that would be useful of perhaps if anyone would like to write or co-write one!
