OCR English (@ocr_english) 's Twitter Profile
OCR English

@ocr_english

The Official OCR English Twitter account. Follow for Tweets, news, teaching resources and advice on OCR English qualifications. Sign up for email updates.

ID: 23927001

linkhttp://www.ocr.org.uk/i-want-to/email-updates/ calendar_today12-03-2009 10:00:05

4,4K Tweet

2,2K Followers

727 Following

OCR (@ocrexams) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In its Interim Curriculum and Assessment review findings, the UK Government is considering reducing exam volume after our call for reform. Less stress, more focussed learning – a win for teachers and students. ow.ly/Y52V50VkC8J #StrikingTheBalance #TimeForChange

In its Interim Curriculum and Assessment review findings, the UK Government is considering reducing exam volume after our call for reform. Less stress, more focussed learning – a win for teachers and students. 

ow.ly/Y52V50VkC8J  

#StrikingTheBalance #TimeForChange
OCR English (@ocr_english) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Would you like to deepen and broaden your Shakespeare knowledge while learning from Shakespeare experts and your peers from across the UK? You might like to become a Teacher Champion with the Shakespeare B Trust! Click to find out more and to apply: ow.ly/J67p50Vjf3j

OCR English (@ocr_english) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Teaching Sam Selvon's The Lonely Londoners for A Level Literature? There's a new teacher guide published by Connell to support your teaching: ow.ly/ac5850VjflM

OCR English (@ocr_english) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We’re working with ERA Teaching Resources! We've developed a collection of broadcast resources designed to support your teaching of our #LitinColour texts. Register for free today! ow.ly/bkIK50VoSV6

We’re working with <a href="/ERAresources/">ERA Teaching Resources</a>! We've developed a collection of broadcast resources designed to support your teaching of our #LitinColour texts. 

Register for free today! ow.ly/bkIK50VoSV6
OCR English (@ocr_english) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Teach A Level English Language? We still have spaces on our Enhance Your Teaching webinar on 31 March, 4-6:30pm. We'll be focusing on the NEA and how to target top-level achievement. Find out more: ow.ly/cnFI50VpxZp

Teach A Level English Language?  We still have spaces on our Enhance Your Teaching webinar on 31 March, 4-6:30pm. We'll be focusing on the NEA and how to target top-level achievement. 

Find out more:  ow.ly/cnFI50VpxZp
OCR English (@ocr_english) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📣 English Literature teachers! We're looking for examiners for A Level for 2025. Visit our website at bit.ly/3TKCibU or email [email protected] to find out more.

📣 English Literature teachers! 

We're looking for examiners for A Level for 2025. Visit our website at bit.ly/3TKCibU or email senior.recruitment@ocr.org.uk to find out more.
OCR English (@ocr_english) 's Twitter Profile Photo

English teachers, exciting news! We’ve partnered with ERA Teaching Resources to create a collection of media clips and programmes to support your teaching of Lit in Colour texts. Register for this free resource today! ow.ly/bkIK50VoSV6

English teachers, exciting news! We’ve partnered with <a href="/ERAresources/">ERA Teaching Resources</a> to create a collection of media clips and programmes to support your teaching of Lit in Colour texts. 

Register for this free resource today!  ow.ly/bkIK50VoSV6
OCR English (@ocr_english) 's Twitter Profile Photo

OCR #GCSE English Language teachers - have you seen our Subject Update? We're making accessibility-focused improvements to the question paper layout for J351. These changes apply to exams from June 2026 onwards (current Year 10). Full details: ow.ly/6ZUR50VtI6H

OCR #GCSE English Language teachers - have you seen our Subject Update?

We're making accessibility-focused improvements to the question paper layout for J351. These changes apply to exams from June 2026 onwards (current Year 10). 

Full details: ow.ly/6ZUR50VtI6H
OCR (@ocrexams) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Happy Friday! Here's our April bulletin, sharing: key dates and timetables, the latest support for Cambridge Nationals and Cambridge Technicals, student support ahead of exams, assessor vacancies, delicious Easter recipes and more! ow.ly/QGpC50VutPN

Happy Friday! Here's our April bulletin, sharing: key dates and timetables, the latest support for Cambridge Nationals and Cambridge Technicals, student support ahead of exams, assessor vacancies, delicious Easter recipes and more!

ow.ly/QGpC50VutPN
Tes (@tes) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The English language GCSE focuses far too narrowly on literary texts and is missing ‘vital aspects of how our language works’, warns OCR chief Jill Duffy, calling for ‘urgent’ change tes.com/magazine/news/…

OCR English (@ocr_english) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ICYMI: OCR #GCSE English Language teachers - have you seen our Subject Update? We're making accessibility-focused improvements to the question paper layout for J351. These changes apply to exams from June 2026 onwards (current Year 10). Full details: ow.ly/6ZUR50VtI6H

ICYMI:
OCR #GCSE English Language teachers - have you seen our Subject Update?

We're making accessibility-focused improvements to the question paper layout for J351. These changes apply to exams from June 2026 onwards (current Year 10). 

Full details: ow.ly/6ZUR50VtI6H
OCR English (@ocr_english) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Want to demystify the assessment process for students? Wondering about how we make #exams happen for over a million learners every year? Our Exams Explained videos have the answer: ocr.org.uk/about/exams-ex…

Want to demystify the assessment process for students? Wondering about how we make #exams happen for over a million learners every year?

Our Exams Explained videos have the answer: ocr.org.uk/about/exams-ex…
OCR English (@ocr_english) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As we come into #exams season, we've got plenty to help support your students. Take a look at our comprehensive Preparing for Exams Guide here: ocr.org.uk/Images/649960-…

As we come into #exams season, we've got plenty to help support your students.

Take a look at our comprehensive Preparing for Exams Guide here: ocr.org.uk/Images/649960-…
OCR (@ocrexams) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Here's our May bulletin, sharing essential information about submitting centre-assessed marks, updates from Ofqual and JCQ, the latest Cambridge Nationals and Cambridge Technicals support, support for your students as they prepare for exams and more! 👉 ow.ly/FfJ550VLPiY

Here's our May bulletin, sharing essential information about submitting centre-assessed marks, updates from Ofqual and JCQ, the latest Cambridge Nationals and Cambridge Technicals support, support for your students as they prepare for exams and more!
👉 ow.ly/FfJ550VLPiY
OCR (@ocrexams) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We’re on a mission to bring back the joy in English! This month, we’ll be sharing reflections from teachers and staff about why they #LoveEnglish. Keep an eye out for our posts, and share your thoughts with us! Let’s celebrate everything that makes English special.

We’re on a mission to bring back the joy in English! This month, we’ll be sharing reflections from teachers and staff about why they #LoveEnglish. 

Keep an eye out for our posts, and share your thoughts with us! Let’s celebrate everything that makes English special.
OCR (@ocrexams) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Lisa, now our Head of Product Support, Propositions & Strategic Partnerships, spent 10 years as an English teacher. Hear why, for her, it’s about so much more than grammar & vocab. Have you ever witnessed a 'lightbulb' moment in class? Share it with us ⬇ #LoveEnglish

OCR (@ocrexams) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As an English and Media Teacher, Rina says her love of the subject comes from helping students better understand themselves, and the world. What’s the most important lesson literature has taught you or your students? Share your thoughts ⬇ #LoveEnglish

As an English and Media Teacher, Rina says her love of the subject comes from helping students better understand themselves, and the world.

What’s the most important lesson literature has taught you or your students? Share your thoughts ⬇ #LoveEnglish
OCR (@ocrexams) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Get involved in our #LoveEnglish poll! What’s the best part of teaching English? Exploring books? Engaging in debates? Inspiring creativity? Head over to LinkedIn to share your thoughts: ow.ly/V07Z50VQRPe

Get involved in our #LoveEnglish poll! What’s the best part of teaching English? Exploring books? Engaging in debates? Inspiring creativity? 

Head over to LinkedIn to share your thoughts:  ow.ly/V07Z50VQRPe
OCR (@ocrexams) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Sam, one of our English Subject Advisors, taught for 10 years before joining us. For her, the joy in English comes from the possibilities it offers, and connecting with diverse students. Has storytelling ever helped you connect with others? We'd love to know ⬇ #LoveEnglish

OCR (@ocrexams) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Whether you're a teacher or a student, English offers countless unforgettable moments. Take part in our #LoveEnglish poll on LinkedIn and tell us what makes English truly special to you! Find it here: ow.ly/TMMU50VZ5Ww

Whether you're a teacher or a student, English offers countless unforgettable moments. 

Take part in our #LoveEnglish poll on LinkedIn and tell us what makes English truly special to you! Find it here:  ow.ly/TMMU50VZ5Ww