1. Whole Education Conference
The changing policy
landscape and OCR’s role
Paul Dodd- Head of GQ Reform at OCR

2. GCSE/ GCE Reform – the details for
2015/2016
GCSE GCE
English Language & Literature English, Science, Computer Science,
Maths History,
Economics, Business Studies, Sociology,
Psychology
Level 3- Core Maths Art & Design
GCSE GCE
Science, History, Geography, MFL,
Ancient Languages, Art and Design,
Citizenship, Computer Science, RS,
D &T, Music, PE, Drama, Dance
Maths , MFL, Ancient Languages,
Geography via ALCAB .
RS, D&T, Drama, Dance, Music.

3. • Fundamental change - will challenge teachers and students
• Relationship between school/national curriculum
• Understanding- less memorising- unpredictability
• Linearisation, tiering grading, internal assessment
accountability measures
• English and Maths at the forefront of change
• Progression between GCSE and GCE
• Place of subjects not involved in 2015/16 changes
• Wales and Northern Ireland
• OCR/ Ofqual / DfE – how we have been working together
• How OCR can support you through these changes.
What are the key challenges ?

4. Why is OCR in a strong position to support you?
• Importance of Subject Forums, Research
Division
• Strong link to Higher Education
• Where we have had an influence already
• Experiences from the EBC/study of HPJ’s
• Partnerships in Development
• Robust assessment
• Resources and Support

5. What are the main issues for your
schools or colleges?
A discussion within the group
• Issues for the management team?
• Issues for teachers?
• Issues for students?
• Issues for Governing Bodies?
• Issues for others?

6. QUESTIONS ?
• Take part in our online survey online?
• Join one of our subject forums?
• Keep in touch with the changes on our
webpages:
http:/www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-and-
a-level-reform/