Looking for new opportunities? New assessment roles in Applied Science and Human Biology for science teachers in the UK: We're looking for moderators, examiners and test constructors. To find out more and apply go to assessors.cambridge.org and search for "Applied Science" and "Human Biology"

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One week until the free @cambridgeocr.bsky.social webinar looking at what the Curriculum and Assessment Review means for science! We'll look at what the review said and what's coming next. Join here to make sure your thoughts are heard: bit.ly/45a1wHp #ChatChemistry #ChatPhysics #ChatBiology

Come along next Thursday (29th) to hear from the Science team about what the Francis report and its recommendations might mean for the new curriculums and assessment in science, and share what you hope to see in the newly reformed qualifications. FREE, online, open to all teachers

Cambridge OCR@cambridgeocr.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR) Briefings are now live! Join our free subject-specific sessions to understand what the CAR means for your teaching and assessment. 📅 Topics include English, Maths, Science, Computing, Geography and many more. ✅ Book your place today: https://ow.ly/V6yS50XVqeG

YES 🔥 💯 CAR: To foster engagement and support positive outcomes, it’s important that the curriculum covers a wide range of experiences and representation, as well as promoting our shared values, to build empathy and understanding of others.

Online Teacher Network: 4th November Free, 4pm, Applied Science and Human Biology Cambridge Advanced Nationals Meet, share, ask! @cambridgeocr.bsky.social Guest presenters from Zigzag Education and @fieldstudiesc.bsky.social Book now: teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw...

Come along & ask Bethan & I anything you need to help you teach and assess our new Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Applied Science or Human Biology next week We call it Ask the Subject Advisor. Its Free. Its Online. Its for You. bit.ly/46aClp0 @chatchemistry.bsky.social @chatchemistry.bsky.social

If you are teaching Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Human Biology or Applied Science, or plan to in 2026, join us for our first Subject Briefing on Thursday 11th September (4pm). teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw... @chatchemistry.bsky.social @chatbiology.bsky.social @edusky.bsky.social

📯 FREE TEACHER NETWORKS📯 Hove, 26th June Online, 7th July Liverpool, 10th July Keighley, 14th July Birmingham, 8th September Book now: teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw... @chatchemistry.bsky.social @chatchemistry.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social

Join our free Southern (Salisbury) Teacher Network on June 19th 4pm to learn more about the Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Applied Science & Human Biology @ocrexams.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social @chatbiology.bsky.social @chatchemistry.bsky.social www.teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-network-events

🌟FREE Starting to Teach webinars🌟 ⚡Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Applied Science and Human Biology⚡ 13th, 16th May and 17th, 19th June teach.ocr.org.uk/cambridge-ad... @ocrexams.bsky.social @chatchemistry.bsky.social @chatbiology.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social @edusky.bsky.social

🌟Free Teacher Networks🌟 Places still available: Hexham Thursday 8th May, 4pm Salisbury Thursday 19th June, 4pm Who? Teachers of science planning or considering delivering Applied Science and Human Biology Cambridge Advanced Nationals @ocrexams.bsky.social teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw...

Teacher Network Events

Have a look at our upcoming Teacher Network events in a range of subjects and book your place.

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🌟Science in Society scheme of work now live 🌟 OCR teachers: follow the link now to see this excellent resource to support teaching our new Applied Science Cambridge Advanced National 🤩 teachcambridge.org/item/2f4388a... #chatchemistry #chatbiology #chatphysics #edusky

👩‍🏫 TEACHER NETWORKS 👨‍🏫 @ocrexams.bsky.social are co-hosting two teacher networks for the Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Applied Science and Human Biology at our Northern and Southern ambassador schools. 🆓 FREE 📅8th May and 19th June 🕓4-5.30pm Book now: teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw...

Our subject advisors regularly share useful information to support your teaching in our blog pages. Take a look at our latest posts here: www.ocr.org.uk/blog/

So many insightful conversations, research and advocacy presented today that I can’t decide what to focus on first. Lots of recommendations and opportunities @rsc.org @ocrexams.bsky.social #inclusion #STEM #diversity #LGBT+ #seeittobeit

@ocrexams.bsky.social's first teacher network for AAQs has been confirmed for Human Biology and Applied Science: 📅 Thursday 8th May 🕓 4-5.30 pm 🏫 Queen Elizabeth High School, Hexham (our Northern AAQ Science Ambassador centre) 🆓FREE F2F event Book tickets now: teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw...

Teacher Network Events

Have a look at our upcoming Teacher Network events in a range of subjects and book your place.

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👍Do I need three teachers for Applied Science? 👍Who should teach the exam/NEA units? 👍Do I need to worry about practical endorsement? I've been helping teachers to answer these questions and more this week: come to our next webinar to ask yours! bit.ly/4gAmRg1 @ocrexams.bsky.social #AAQs

Resharing because I forgot to tag @chatbiology.bsky.social @achilleosandri.bsky.social - could be really useful for bio teachers too!

Amy Brewer@amybrewer.bsky.social · last yr.

Fab chance for FREE CPD with @britishecologicalsociety.org here: www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/teac... Great for teachers delivering @ocrexams.bsky.social new AAQ in Applied Science.

Fab chance for FREE CPD with @britishecologicalsociety.org here: www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/teac... Great for teachers delivering @ocrexams.bsky.social new AAQ in Applied Science.

Teacher Training Summer School - British Ecological Society

Join us for an ecology-packed CPD programme for secondary teachers and FE lecturers. Applications close Wed 30 April 2025.

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📣Join me on Tuesday (11th) to talk about the new Cambridge Advanced National Human Biology course - resources, assessment, moderation and more. Accessible, inclusive, and exciting content! Book on now: bit.ly/4gAmRg1, Applied Science on the 19th. Review specs and SAMs here: bit.ly/41MNZ7c

Fully recommend to all UK science teachers to contribute once again this year. So important to get a snapshot of what’s happening in classrooms.

Education in Chemistry@rsc-eic.bsky.social · 2y ago

📝 The 2025 Science Teaching Survey is now live! Find out why your voice matters and how to get involved 👇 https://edu.rsc.org/opinion/and-the-survey-says-/4020804.article #stemed

Do get in touch if you have any questions. Our AAQs are inclusive, accessible, with updated content that teachers are excited to deliver. @ocrexams.bsky.social Thank you EiC for letting me contribute to the article.

Education in Chemistry@rsc-eic.bsky.social · 2y ago

AAQs are on the horizon for #post16 learners. What do they offer your science students? Find out here with OCR's @amybrewer.bsky.social and Pearson's Becky Thorn: https://edu.rsc.org/analysis/the-changing-post-16-landscape/4020873.article #SciEd #STEMEd

I had a great F2F with a school about whether the OCR Cambridge Advanced National in Applied Science was available for their students and the impact on staff with first teach this September. To ask your questions, join a webinar: teach.ocr.org.uk/cambridge-ad... or email science@ocr.org.uk

Do you know what an AAQ is? Want to find out more? Check out this article from the RSC rsc.li/42TQshe to find out how an AAQ might help keep more students in STEM and our inclusive and accessible approach at OCR @ocrexams.bsky.social Want to know more? Come to a webinar! bit.ly/4gAmRg1

The changing post-16 landscape

Following a review of post-16 qualifications in England, the options are changing and AAQs loom on the horizon for science teachers and learners

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@ocrexams.bsky.social are looking for UK teachers with lab access for an exciting assessment opportunity for the new Biomedical Techniques unit. If you’re interested please get in touch or share with colleagues.

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If you'd like to find out more about how our Cambridge Advanced Nationals can help your students to continue their journey in STEM, email science@ocr.org.uk or book to speak to an advisor bit.ly/4ftaly7 #chatchemistry #chatbiology #chatphysics bit.ly/4em5iPq bit.ly/4epTkEz

Amy Brewer@amybrewer.bsky.social · 2y ago

Did you 👁‍🗨? The DfE released its Review of level 3 qualifications reform and our Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Applied Science and Human Biology are on the funding list from September 2025 🎉 Centres can choose any combination of Level 3 qualification to suit their students' needs. bit.ly/3PdfsHX

Did you 👁‍🗨? The DfE released its Review of level 3 qualifications reform and our Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Applied Science and Human Biology are on the funding list from September 2025 🎉 Centres can choose any combination of Level 3 qualification to suit their students' needs. bit.ly/3PdfsHX

📢Teachers: have you finally broken up for the Xmas break? 🎄🎉 A good time to complete your application to write for OCR! We have lots of different roles in our assessment and resources teams for our fully funded courses confirmed for launch this September. bit.ly/3ZgJSxV bit.ly/48YMsgw

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Amy Brewer@amybrewer.bsky.social · 2y ago

Great career opportunity, great for the CV, potential for more work in our A level and GCSE courses in the future too. This is for VQ in Applied Science and Human Biology: bit.ly/4em5iPq#chat... #chatbiology #chatphysics #teachscience #edusky #OCR

Great career opportunity, great for the CV, potential for more work in our A level and GCSE courses in the future too. This is for VQ in Applied Science and Human Biology: bit.ly/4em5iPq#chat... #chatbiology #chatphysics #teachscience #edusky #OCR

Amy Brewer@amybrewer.bsky.social · 2y ago

📣UK Science Teachers: OCR are recruiting developers for the science AAQs (funding confirmed yesterday) first teach Sept 2025. We need creative, experienced writers for our schemes of work, candidate exemplars and training resources! Get in touch if you have any questions. bit.ly/3ZgJSxV ends 5th Jan