OCR Exams

Get ready to dive into a conversation that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered! Listen as hosts Sarah and Anthony sit down with the talented and accomplished author and journalist, David Adam, to discuss his personal journey with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). You'll gain valuable insights into how OCD can impact on everyday life and the importance of seeking help for mental health...

Get ready to dive into a crucial conversation about mental health! This year's Mental Health Awareness Week (15–21 May) theme is anxiety, and to raise awareness, we bring you an insightful chat with our guests who have been managing anxiety for years. In an enlightening discussion, our Subject Advisors Rebecca and Kate sit down with two former students, Poppy and Beth, who share their personal exp...

Listen as Emily Hunt, Warwickshire's Young Poet Laureate and young nature enthusiast, presents her Green Gallery Project to an OCR Natural History GCSE Strategic Advisory Board meeting. Emily also shared the research carried out as part of the project, which found that young people are interested in nature and are keen to learn more about the natural world. Emily suggested ways to engage and educa...

In this episode of the OCR Podcast, we went international! Sport Subject Advisors Kate Thompson and Jon Varey were joined by their guest Jenny King from Bloemhof School in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Jenny is the school's head of sport and high performance and a former Springbok player turned coach. We discussed the UK's and South Africa's differences in high performance, supporting students/playe...

What is student wellbeing, and what impact does it have on students' abilities in and out of the classroom? In this episode, Health & Social Care and Child Development Subject Advisor Rebecca Simcox catches up with two teachers from King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls . Erica Reeves is Assistant Headteacher: Pupil Support and Wellbeing and the school's Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lea...

Listen as OCR Chief Executive, Jill Duffy, answers questions from students and teachers about our exciting plans to develop a new GCSE in Natural History, how it'll be taught and future progression in this field. Keep up to date with the latest Natural History news via our dedicated Natural History Hub . Making Assessment Straightforward. Visit our website for support: www.ocr.org.uk Hosted on Aca...

Listen as OCR Sport Subject Advisors Kate Thompson and Mark Johnson chat with Dr Chris McLeod , a chartered psychologist with an expertise in eating behaviour and public health from Loughborough University. They discussed the effects of diet and nutrition on recovery after sport; the importance of following an eating routine; the pros and cons of energy drinks and nutritional supplements; schools'...

In part 2 of our SEND in schools and colleges podcast, Health & Social Care and Child Development Subject Advisor Sarah Millington continues the discussion with Emma Winstanley and Dr Nicholas Grigsby, from  Stonyhurst College  in Clitheroe, Lancashire. They discussed identifying students with additional needs, ways to support students with SEND in the classroom (including using reso...

Listen as OCR Communications Manager Anthony Day catches up again with Sixth Form student Francesca, to discuss her experience of applying to university and apprenticeships and getting the most out of university open days. They also discussed settling back into a healthy routine after the holidays and how to boost your mental health. Now approaching the end of her time at college, Francesca shared...

Listen as Ruth Carter, OCR's Stakeholder Relationship Manager catches up with OCR Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) Advisory Board member Taahira Khan, a teacher at King Edward the Sixth Five Ways school and EDIB lead at King Edward VI Foundation. Also joining Ruth is Simran, one of Taahira's students. During the episode, they discussed EDIB initiatives in school, tips for other...

Guests Emma Winstanley and Dr Nicholas Grigsby, from Stonyhurst College in Clitheroe, Lancashire, joined OCR Health & Social Care and Child Development Subject Advisor Rebecca Simcox for part 1 of our SEND-themed episode. Our guests discussed the different areas and types of SEND, the process for diagnosing a person with a condition, EHCPs and how parents and carers can access appropriate supp...

For Black History Month, OCR Sociology Subject Advisor, Tom Genillard, talked to two Black teachers about what Black History Month means to them and their experiences as Black teachers in the UK. Our guests also shared tips and advice for teachers and students on creating a diverse, inclusive community in the classroom and overcoming challenges. Our guests: Youlande Harrowell is the Assistant Head...

Welcome back to school and college. We hope you all had a lovely summer break. In this episode of the OCR Exams podcast, Subject Advisor for Health and Social Care, Sarah Ash, joined host and OCR Communications Manager, Anthony Day, to discuss settling back in and preparing for the academic year ahead. We covered professional development, teacher networks, where to find information about teaching...

Working with The Student Room, Mike Forster from the Research and Technical Standards Team answers students’ top questions about grade boundaries. Making Assessment Straightforward. Visit our website for support: www.ocr.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June is Pride Month; a time to celebrate and support LGBTQ+ communities and rights. In this podcast, Anthony welcomed teachers Jayleigh Mathyi and Adam Duce. We chatted about the Pride Month activities they’ve got going on in school/college, some ways to support students or teachers who are coming out or struggling, and ideas to diversify the curriculum to better represent those who identify as LG...

In this episode, Francesca, a sixth form student from Cambridge, joined OCR Communications Manager, Anthony Day, to share her experience of preparing for exams. We discussed staying motivated during revision, preparing for exam day both physically and mentally, and the options she's considering for her future. Making Assessment Straightforward. Visit our website for support: www.ocr.org.uk Hosted...

In this episode, OCR health and social care subject advisor, Sarah Millington, is joined by a teacher and students from Sir John Leman Sixth Form, to discuss managing stress and anxiety, preparing for exams and plans for the future. Making Assessment Straightforward. Visit our website for support: www.ocr.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dr Susie Nyman, curriculum manager for health and social care at the Sixth Form College Farnborough, joined Anthony Day, OCR Communications Manager, to discuss the topic of preparing your students for exams. Susie discusses mindfulness and shared her students’ coping strategies for improving mental health and wellbeing. She also talked about supporting students with SEND, using mu...

In this episode, Tanya Nicholas, teacher and adolescent wellbeing coach, joined Anthony Day, OCR Communications Manager, to discuss the topic of preparing for exams. Tanya offers practical tips on how to make a revision plan, take care of yourself and manage stress and anxiety that will be useful for students and their parents this year and beyond. Students can check out our handy guide on prepari...