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Amy Brewer

Amy Brewer

@amybrewer.bsky.social

490 followers 180 following 89 posts

OCR Science Subject Advisor, teacher for 16 years, mother of three strong daughters, STEMinist, passionate about EDIB in STEM, crocheter, all-round geek, MBIOCHEM, PGCE

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Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · Sep 19

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

Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · Jun 23

for Cambridge Advanced Nationals (Applied Science and Human Biology)
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Cambridge Advanced Nationals Webinars

Our webinars provide you with a summary of our new Level 3 qualifications - Cambridge Advanced Nationals. Book your free place now!

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Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · Jun 23

📯 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

Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · May 20

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

Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · May 6

The session will cover specification content, structure, question format and assessment requirements, as well as offering practical guidance on getting started in the classroom.

Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · May 6

🌟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

Cambridge Advanced Nationals Webinars

Our webinars provide you with a summary of our new Level 3 qualifications - Cambridge Advanced Nationals. Book your free place now!

teach.ocr.org.uk

Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · May 6

Forgot to tag @edusky.bsky.social @chatchemistry.bsky.social @chatbiology.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social

Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · May 6

@scienceatlife.bsky.social will be joining us on 8th May to support teachers to enrich the new curriculums with Nichola, the schools and communities lead.

Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · May 6

A good range of centres already signed up, join us!
We will be discussing assessment, resourcing and planning for delivery. A great chance to join a collaborative group of schools getting ready to start teaching these exciting new courses.

Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · May 6

🌟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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Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · Apr 24

Hi Michael. @ocrexams.bsky.social have made a BSL glossary to support the teaching of science at KS4 and KS5, in collaboration with the Edinburgh group. Would be great to get your thoughts www.ocr.org.uk/blog/introdu... @allyphysics.bsky.social

Introducing our BSL glossaries

Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · Apr 24

Can I recommend checking out @ocrexams.bsky.social's BSL glossary? www.ocr.org.uk/blog/introdu... aligned to the videos made by the Edinburgh group & in collaboration with them. See how it can be used across all 3 sciences @chatchemistry.bsky.social @chatbiology.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social

Introducing our BSL glossaries

Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · Apr 24

❓Got more questions? Book a free place on our next webinar teach.ocr.org.uk/cambridge-ad...
or come to our in-person Teacher Network teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw...

Cambridge Advanced Nationals Webinars

Our webinars provide you with a summary of our new Level 3 qualifications - Cambridge Advanced Nationals. Book your free place now!

teach.ocr.org.uk

Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · Apr 24

🤔Intrigued? Check out the specification and sample assessments too teach.ocr.org.uk/cambridge-ad...

Cambridge Advanced Nationals

Cambridge Advanced Nationals are our new Level 3 qualifications offering current, engaging content for students pursuing degrees courses and careers.

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Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · Apr 24

🌟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

Teach Cambridge | Resources to prepare learners for assessment

Teach Cambridge provides OCR teachers with access to resources and support. Browse & search set assignments, examiner reports, exemplars, past papers, training and other teaching resources.

teachcambridge.org

Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · Apr 7

For our Northern event in Hexham we are partnering with @scienceatlife.bsky.social who will be telling schools how they can help you enrich the delivery of these exciting new courses!

Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · Apr 7

These are FREE networks to bring together schools who are or wish to deliver the new qualifications in September, with details about the assessments, resources and support for moderation. Start at 4pm (but come along when you can) and we'll be stay until 5.30 for anyone that has more questions.

Teacher Network Events

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

teach.ocr.org.uk

Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · Apr 7

👩‍🏫 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...

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Cambridge OCR @cambridgeocr.bsky.social · Apr 4

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/

Take a look at our latest blog posts

Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · Mar 25

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

Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · Mar 24

@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.

teach.ocr.org.uk

Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · Mar 21

PS 1st Human Biology SOW ready on Teach Cambridge, and the 1st Applied Science one will be there soon. These are written by expert teachers, comprehensive and pick-up-and-go, written with ECTs and non-specialists in mind. teachcambridge.org/item/a8356bf...

Teach Cambridge | Resources to prepare learners for assessment

Teach Cambridge provides OCR teachers with access to resources and support. Browse & search set assignments, examiner reports, exemplars, past papers, training and other teaching resources.

teachcambridge.org

Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · Mar 21

Check out the specs and SAMs for Applied Science and Human Biology now bit.ly/41MNZ7c
Book onto professional development to start your teaching journey with the Cambridge Advanced Nationals bit.ly/4ip0nQK

Amy Brewer @amybrewer.bsky.social · Mar 21

👍How can I help every student have their own investigation?
👍How can I keep coursework secure between sessions?
👍When do I need to be ready for moderation?
👍When will the schemes of work be ready?
👍How much of my current resources can I continue to use?
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