How psychology is helping to reduce the mental health stigma - Leeann Greer 19/10/2016 In her first blog, Leeann Greer, Assistant Subject Specialist - Psychology, discusses the myths and misconceptions that exist around mental health and how raising awareness will help change the way people think and act.
Creating firm foundations for computer science: Part two - Ceredig Cattanach-Chell 17/10/2016 In the second part of a three-part blog, Ceredig Cattanach-Chell, Subject Specialist - computer science, looks at the challenges faced by implementing GCSE computer science without a robust KS3 computer science curriculum.
How do you get students to develop their independent interests in language and literature? - Tess Knevett 12/10/2016 In this second guest blog from Tess Knevett, the lead moderator for A Level English Language and Literature H474/04, looks at task two of the NEA component and provides some top tips for helping students extend their range of writing skills.
An update on the new AS and A Level Maths and Further Maths qualifications - Darren Macey 21/09/2016 In his latest blog Darren Macey, Subject Specialist - Mathematics, gives an update on the progress of reformed AS and A Level Maths and Further Maths.
Pathways to social science in school and beyond - Alessandro Lanuto 21/09/2016 A guest blog from Alessandro Lanuto - Communications Manager for the Academy of Social Sciences.
A good use of gained time? - Nadine Malcolm 19/09/2016 What do you do with year 12 students during the so-called “additional” time after the external summer exams have finished? A guest post from Nadine Malcolm - Head of Chemistry and Deputy Head of Science at Comberton Village College.
Classical Civilisation: why reform isn’t a tragedy - Caroline Bristow 16/09/2016 In her latest blog, Caroline Bristow, Subject Specialist - Classics and GCE Religious Studies, highlights the vision behind the new Classical Civilisation qualifications.
Creating firm foundations for computer science: Part one - Ceredig Cattanach-Chell 14/09/2016 In his first blog, Ceredig Cattanach-Chell, Subject Specialist - computer science, looks at some of the challenges and potential solutions when delivering computer science as an Ebacc subject. This is the first instalment of a three-part blog.
Launching our new migration exhibition competition - Zoe Wells 12/09/2016 In her latest blog, Zoe Wells, Assistant Subject Specialist - History, talks about the highlights of the launch event for the new migration exhibition competition OCR are running in collaboration with the Migration Museum Project.
"Where do I even start?" - Marie Bessant 01/09/2016 In her latest blog Marie Bessant, Subject Specialist - Music, talks about September challenges for Music teachers and the solutions that can be found.