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OCR Exams

Welcome to the OCR podcast. We're a UK awarding organisation, supporting teachers and students who are delivering or learning our range of general and vocational qualifications.


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Update frequency
every 26 days
Average duration
28 minutes
Episodes
35
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Cambridge National in Sport Science: Meet the Principal Moderator

Cambridge National in Sport Science: Meet the Principal Moderator

Kate and Jon, our sport and PE subject advisors, catch up with Jules Shaw, Principal Moderator for Sport Science.


In this episode of the OCR PE Podcast, John and Kate are joined by principal moderator…

00:32:55  |   Wed 16 Jul 2025
Diving into the world of sports law

Diving into the world of sports law

Join Kate Thompson, our Sports Subject Advisor, as she sits down with Harry Bambury and Justin Humphries, two sports lawyers from Mills & Reeve.


In this insightful episode, we explore the fascinating …

00:43:50  |   Thu 12 Jun 2025
Religious studies and the Ethics Cup

Religious studies and the Ethics Cup

In our first religious studies-themed podcast, our Subject Advisor Richard Barrow catches up with Dr Benjamin Sachs-Cobbe, Senior Lecturer in philosophy at the University of St Andrews. Listen as the…

00:21:09  |   Wed 16 Apr 2025
Teachers' questions answered about our GCSE and A Level Physical Education

Teachers' questions answered about our GCSE and A Level Physical Education

Listen as subject advisors Jon Varey and Kate Thompson answer the latest frequently asked questions from teachers about planning, delivering and assessing our GCSE and A Level PE qualifications. Have…
00:27:32  |   Thu 21 Nov 2024
Teachers' questions answered about our Cambridge Nationals in Sport Science and Sport Studies

Teachers' questions answered about our Cambridge Nationals in Sport Science and Sport Studies

Listen as subject advisors Jon Varey and Kate Thompson answer the latest frequently asked questions from teachers about planning, delivering and assessing our Cambridge Nationals in Sport Science and…
00:25:27  |   Thu 21 Nov 2024
Teachers' questions answered about our Cambridge Nationals in Sport Science and Sport Studies

Teachers' questions answered about our Cambridge Nationals in Sport Science and Sport Studies

Listen as subject advisors Jon Varey and Kate Thompson answer teachers' frequently asked questions about planning, delivering and assessing our Cambridge Nationals in Sport Science and Sport Studies.…
00:16:09  |   Mon 08 Apr 2024
Teachers' questions answered about our GCSE and A Level Physical Education

Teachers' questions answered about our GCSE and A Level Physical Education

Listen as subject advisors Jon Varey and Kate Thompson answer teachers' frequently asked questions about planning, delivering and assessing our GCSE and A Level in Physical Education. Have a question…
00:17:23  |   Mon 08 Apr 2024
Behind the scenes with Human Race

Behind the scenes with Human Race

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes when it comes to planning a sporting event such as running, cycling or triathlons? Or perhaps you’re considering going into sports and events man…

00:22:39  |   Mon 26 Feb 2024
LGBT+ History Month

LGBT+ History Month

Join host Tom Genillard, OCR's Sociology Subject Advisor and former teacher and his guest, Jack Lynch of Pop'n'Olly, a provider of LGBT+ educational resources, training and workshops for teachers, st…

00:41:24  |   Thu 08 Feb 2024
Teachers' questions answered about our PE and sport general qualifications

Teachers' questions answered about our PE and sport general qualifications

Listen as subject advisors Jon Varey and Kate Thompson answer teachers' frequently asked questions about planning, delivering and assessing our PE and sport general qualifications. Have a question yo…
00:26:14  |   Fri 15 Dec 2023
Teachers' questions answered about our PE and sport vocational qualifications

Teachers' questions answered about our PE and sport vocational qualifications

Listen as subject advisors Jon Varey and Kate Thompson answer teachers' frequently asked questions about planning, delivering and assessing our PE and sport vocational qualifications. Have a question…
00:18:17  |   Tue 28 Nov 2023
A Level Physical Education: the moderation process

A Level Physical Education: the moderation process

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Pete Bignall, our Principal Moderator for A Level Physical Education. Together, we explore Pete's journey as a moderator, gain insights into the moderation…
00:28:19  |   Fri 06 Oct 2023
Back to school for teachers

Back to school for teachers

Join former teachers (now OCR subject advisors) Kate, Jon and Rebecca as they take a trip down memory lane. They share their own experiences of preparing for a new school/college year, managing work-…
00:39:32  |   Wed 30 Aug 2023
Back to school for students

Back to school for students

After a long summer break, students will soon be heading back to school and college. Listen as Lucy Carey, OCR Stakeholder Relationships Manager chats with Mabel, who's starting at a new college in S…

00:11:35  |   Mon 21 Aug 2023
Who is responsible for shaping and delivering climate education?

Who is responsible for shaping and delivering climate education?

Listen as Christine Özden, global director for climate education at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, talks to Jodie Bailey-Ho, a student of environmental sciences at the University of Manches…

00:18:34  |   Thu 29 Jun 2023
Pride Month

Pride Month

Get ready to be inspired for Pride Month, as Sociology Subject Advisor chats with two teachers from Nelson & Colne College. Our guests shared the fantastic Pride Month activities and initiatives happ…

00:28:43  |   Mon 26 Jun 2023
Managing mental health

Managing mental health

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 Ad…

00:43:13  |   Wed 10 May 2023
Student anxiety

Student anxiety

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 …
00:35:31  |   Wed 03 May 2023
GCSE Natural History: youth engagement and the Green Gallery Project

GCSE Natural History: youth engagement and the Green Gallery Project

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 sh…

00:24:49  |   Fri 21 Apr 2023
High performance sport in schools and colleges

High performance sport in schools and colleges

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.…

00:39:02  |   Tue 04 Apr 2023
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