Mike Jackson
@mikeycaer.bsky.social
OCR A Level Physics Subject Advisor, Dad, Trekkie, F1 fan, Evertonian, cat servant, Welsh
Are you looking to buy / top-up OUP A Level science textbooks for Cambridge OCR courses?
OUP have been in touch to let us know that they currently have a 25% back-to-school offer.
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Kerboodle users: new tests are live too for AS, with A Level going live this week.
OUP have been in touch to let us know that they currently have a 25% back-to-school offer.
global.oup.com/education/co...
Kerboodle users: new tests are live too for AS, with A Level going live this week.
September 19, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Are you looking to buy / top-up OUP A Level science textbooks for Cambridge OCR courses?
OUP have been in touch to let us know that they currently have a 25% back-to-school offer.
global.oup.com/education/co...
Kerboodle users: new tests are live too for AS, with A Level going live this week.
OUP have been in touch to let us know that they currently have a 25% back-to-school offer.
global.oup.com/education/co...
Kerboodle users: new tests are live too for AS, with A Level going live this week.
Are you looking for a role in assessment? OCR is a genuienly a great place to work! We're looking for Assessment Standards Managers, 2 permanent and 1 12-month fixed term, ideally STEM subject specialism (though others specialisms also welcome). careers.cambridge.org/jobs/vacancy...
Assessment Standards Manager | Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge University Press & Assessment join us for a great career
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July 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Are you looking for a role in assessment? OCR is a genuienly a great place to work! We're looking for Assessment Standards Managers, 2 permanent and 1 12-month fixed term, ideally STEM subject specialism (though others specialisms also welcome). careers.cambridge.org/jobs/vacancy...
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We piloted a new R&I approach in nine schools across England.
The results were impressive. Imagine if every student in the had this opportunity.
Read and share the report: researchinschools.org/framework/
#STEM #education #EduSky 🧪
The results were impressive. Imagine if every student in the had this opportunity.
Read and share the report: researchinschools.org/framework/
#STEM #education #EduSky 🧪
June 12, 2025 at 7:47 AM
We piloted a new R&I approach in nine schools across England.
The results were impressive. Imagine if every student in the had this opportunity.
Read and share the report: researchinschools.org/framework/
#STEM #education #EduSky 🧪
The results were impressive. Imagine if every student in the had this opportunity.
Read and share the report: researchinschools.org/framework/
#STEM #education #EduSky 🧪
We have upcoming online PD for our GCSE science quals...free "Starting to Teach" courses as well as Enhance your Teaching (£99 each) for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, maths skills and practical skills - see Teach Cambridge or: www.ocr.org.uk/qualificatio... #OCRscience #teachers #exams
Events - OCR
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May 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
We have upcoming online PD for our GCSE science quals...free "Starting to Teach" courses as well as Enhance your Teaching (£99 each) for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, maths skills and practical skills - see Teach Cambridge or: www.ocr.org.uk/qualificatio... #OCRscience #teachers #exams
Do you know the contributions of Edith Stoney, Lise Meitner, Chien-Shiung Wu, Maria Göeppert Mayer and Fabiola Gianotti to physics?
My latest blog looks at the amazing contributions of these women to physics, linking to the OCR A Level specifications.
www.ocr.org.uk/blog/alevel-...
My latest blog looks at the amazing contributions of these women to physics, linking to the OCR A Level specifications.
www.ocr.org.uk/blog/alevel-...
A Level Physics: diverse role models for women in particles and medical physics content
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May 8, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Do you know the contributions of Edith Stoney, Lise Meitner, Chien-Shiung Wu, Maria Göeppert Mayer and Fabiola Gianotti to physics?
My latest blog looks at the amazing contributions of these women to physics, linking to the OCR A Level specifications.
www.ocr.org.uk/blog/alevel-...
My latest blog looks at the amazing contributions of these women to physics, linking to the OCR A Level specifications.
www.ocr.org.uk/blog/alevel-...
If you've ever wondered what the role of a Practical Endorsement monitor is like for A Level sciences, take a look at this new blog where OCR monitor Liz answers some questions from me. www.ocr.org.uk/blog/what-do...
What does a practical endorsement monitor do?
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April 17, 2025 at 7:19 AM
If you've ever wondered what the role of a Practical Endorsement monitor is like for A Level sciences, take a look at this new blog where OCR monitor Liz answers some questions from me. www.ocr.org.uk/blog/what-do...
The next Physics network will be 7 May 4pm!
Have you been to one of our Teacher Networks? These free events are a great opportunity to find out about the latest subject updates and access teaching resources.
Places available for maths, physics and music. Book today.
teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw...
Places available for maths, physics and music. Book today.
teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw...
March 20, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The next Physics network will be 7 May 4pm!
The Science Teaching Survey 2025 is now live and is such an invaluable piece of research each year! schoolzone.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey...
February 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The Science Teaching Survey 2025 is now live and is such an invaluable piece of research each year! schoolzone.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey...
Are you looking for an activity (possibly some emergency cover) for British Science Week 2025? I've written a blog on alternatives to petrol and diesel engines for cars and there are several suggested student activities to follow on with. www.ocr.org.uk/blog/british...
British Science Week 2025 – change and adapt: the cars of the future
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February 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Are you looking for an activity (possibly some emergency cover) for British Science Week 2025? I've written a blog on alternatives to petrol and diesel engines for cars and there are several suggested student activities to follow on with. www.ocr.org.uk/blog/british...
We will have an online Science teacher network on 12 March for all OCR science quals. Sign-up here! teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw... #OCRscience #teachers #exams
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
February 5, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We will have an online Science teacher network on 12 March for all OCR science quals. Sign-up here! teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw... #OCRscience #teachers #exams
OCR Physics A now has an "Assessment Story" resource, explaining the exams in detail. It is found in Teach Cambridge under Assessment and Assessment support. teachcambridge.org/item/c6cf49b... Biology A and Chemistry A also released!
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.
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January 24, 2025 at 9:31 AM
OCR Physics A now has an "Assessment Story" resource, explaining the exams in detail. It is found in Teach Cambridge under Assessment and Assessment support. teachcambridge.org/item/c6cf49b... Biology A and Chemistry A also released!
We have a Face to Face teacher network in Reading College next week on Wednesday 29 January and in City Oxford College on 6 February. There is also a Physics network online on Thursday 30 January. Links to sign-up for these are here: teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw... #teachers #OCRscience #teachers
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
January 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We have a Face to Face teacher network in Reading College next week on Wednesday 29 January and in City Oxford College on 6 February. There is also a Physics network online on Thursday 30 January. Links to sign-up for these are here: teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw... #teachers #OCRscience #teachers
Are you looking to highlight women in physics when teaching?
My third blog highlighting women in physics with links to OCR A Level Physics is now available: www.ocr.org.uk/blog/alevel-...
My third blog highlighting women in physics with links to OCR A Level Physics is now available: www.ocr.org.uk/blog/alevel-...
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January 9, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Are you looking to highlight women in physics when teaching?
My third blog highlighting women in physics with links to OCR A Level Physics is now available: www.ocr.org.uk/blog/alevel-...
My third blog highlighting women in physics with links to OCR A Level Physics is now available: www.ocr.org.uk/blog/alevel-...
Lots of A Level physics videos here, including OCR Physics B! youtube.com/@understandi...
Understanding A Level Physics by Dave
A Level Physics revision resources. For AQA and OCR A Level Physics.
Free for my students and anyone else who cares to use them.
I have 40 years experience teaching A Level Physics and I am keen to sh...
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January 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Lots of A Level physics videos here, including OCR Physics B! youtube.com/@understandi...
OCR have recently set up an online research panel to help us to develop our Science qualifications. If you're interested being part of this follow this link: t.co/3dbMruNS0S
December 16, 2024 at 10:59 AM
OCR have recently set up an online research panel to help us to develop our Science qualifications. If you're interested being part of this follow this link: t.co/3dbMruNS0S
My latest blog spotlights four women pioneers and links to forces and motion in physics. All fascinating to learn more about in their own diverse fields but my love of Victorian engineering means I was particularly interested to learn about Henrietta Vansittart. www.ocr.org.uk/blog/alevel-...
A Level Physics: diverse role models for women in forces and motion content
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December 5, 2024 at 8:47 AM
My latest blog spotlights four women pioneers and links to forces and motion in physics. All fascinating to learn more about in their own diverse fields but my love of Victorian engineering means I was particularly interested to learn about Henrietta Vansittart. www.ocr.org.uk/blog/alevel-...
We’re looking for visiting monitors for 2025 for the Chemistry A Level Practical endorsement particularly in London / South east. Happy to answer any questions I can if anyone is interested!
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OCR AS/A Level Chemistry A Visiting Monitor 2025
OCR AS/A Level Chemistry A Visiting Monitor 2025
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December 3, 2024 at 5:17 PM
We’re looking for visiting monitors for 2025 for the Chemistry A Level Practical endorsement particularly in London / South east. Happy to answer any questions I can if anyone is interested!
asrecruit.cambridge.org/job/OCR-ASA-...
asrecruit.cambridge.org/job/OCR-ASA-...
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Now @mikeycaer.bsky.social is prompting discussion around how we include environmental and sustainability in science qualifications.
Questions being posed below – interested in the #SciTeachUK perspective on these too #OCRScience
Questions being posed below – interested in the #SciTeachUK perspective on these too #OCRScience
November 13, 2024 at 1:22 PM
Now @mikeycaer.bsky.social is prompting discussion around how we include environmental and sustainability in science qualifications.
Questions being posed below – interested in the #SciTeachUK perspective on these too #OCRScience
Questions being posed below – interested in the #SciTeachUK perspective on these too #OCRScience
A pleasure to spend the day with stakeholders and discuss various aspects of the future of science qualifications!
Ready to go for this morning’s OCR Science Consultative Forum with the rest of the #OCRScience team.
We’ll be talking about 11-16 curriculum, evolving assessment structures, curriculum modernisation and more!
We’ll be talking about 11-16 curriculum, evolving assessment structures, curriculum modernisation and more!
November 13, 2024 at 4:11 PM
A pleasure to spend the day with stakeholders and discuss various aspects of the future of science qualifications!
OCR A/AS Level Physics A H556/H156 specification and DFR (formula) booklet has a minor update for consistency and clarity. A subject update has been sent out but can be seen here: ocr.org.uk/administrati... Updated spec and detailed guide alongside on TC. #OCRPhysics #teachers #exams
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November 7, 2024 at 10:21 AM
OCR A/AS Level Physics A H556/H156 specification and DFR (formula) booklet has a minor update for consistency and clarity. A subject update has been sent out but can be seen here: ocr.org.uk/administrati... Updated spec and detailed guide alongside on TC. #OCRPhysics #teachers #exams
My blog comparing A Level Physics for OCR and AQA is now live, following on from the AS content a few weeks ago. I hope this helps centres switching as an overview. lnkd.in/e8FSerx2
I'm open to ideas for any other blogs that would be useful of perhaps if anyone would like to write or co-write one!
I'm open to ideas for any other blogs that would be useful of perhaps if anyone would like to write or co-write one!
LinkedIn
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November 1, 2024 at 1:58 PM
My blog comparing A Level Physics for OCR and AQA is now live, following on from the AS content a few weeks ago. I hope this helps centres switching as an overview. lnkd.in/e8FSerx2
I'm open to ideas for any other blogs that would be useful of perhaps if anyone would like to write or co-write one!
I'm open to ideas for any other blogs that would be useful of perhaps if anyone would like to write or co-write one!
I’ll be hosting an A Level Physics teacher network on 20 November. Focus on new to OCR teachers but all welcome, including prospective teachers in the future. All of our networks can be found here: 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
October 18, 2024 at 12:10 PM
I’ll be hosting an A Level Physics teacher network on 20 November. Focus on new to OCR teachers but all welcome, including prospective teachers in the future. All of our networks can be found here: teach.ocr.org.uk/teacher-netw...
Ofqual is consulting on extending the use of the formulae sheets in GCSE Maths and Science/Physics for an additional three years, if you hadn’t seen this yet. www.gov.uk/government/c...
Proposed changes to the assessment of mathematics, physics and combined science GCSEs in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Ofqual invites your views on proposed adaptations to the assessment of GCSEs in mathematics, physics and combined science for students in England taking exams in 2025, 2026 and 2027.
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October 3, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Ofqual is consulting on extending the use of the formulae sheets in GCSE Maths and Science/Physics for an additional three years, if you hadn’t seen this yet. www.gov.uk/government/c...
A blog for Black History Month following on from the previous two from my colleagues. www.ocr.org.uk/blog/four-pi...
Four pioneering Black scientists
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September 24, 2024 at 6:42 PM
A blog for Black History Month following on from the previous two from my colleagues. www.ocr.org.uk/blog/four-pi...
www.ocr.org.uk/blog/as-phys... my latest blog compares AQA and OCR specs for AS content. Possibly useful for any students changing mid-way as well as centres switching awarding organisation.
AS Physics specifications: what’s the difference between OCR and AQA?
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September 23, 2024 at 9:21 AM
www.ocr.org.uk/blog/as-phys... my latest blog compares AQA and OCR specs for AS content. Possibly useful for any students changing mid-way as well as centres switching awarding organisation.