OCR's A Level Physics: Switch Today

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Thinking of switching to us? 

If you're an OCR-approved centre, all you need to do is download the specification and start teaching. Let us know if you're teaching or planning to teach with us by filling in this form.

New to OCR? Get in touch with our Customer Development Team who are on hand to get you started.

Contact the team on customerdevelopment@cambridge.org. Alternatively, complete our form to let us know you'd like to start teaching.

We look forward to working with you!

Everything you need to make switching to us easy

We're here to support you

Our aim is to support you at every stage of your journey with us – from initial enquiry right through to results day. From contact with our Subject Advisors to planning and teaching resources, we’ve got a range of support for you. 

We have everything you need to make your move. Start your teaching journey with us today. 

Why choose OCR A Level Physics?

✅ Manageable content – the OCR A Level Physics courses have six clear topics of study, allowing students to build on their knowledge and cover all the 'Big Ideas' in Physics A and enabling students to explore physical concepts in everyday and technical settings, in Physics B.

✅ Clear and consistent assessment – assessment is consistent, making the development of exam skills easier for you and your students.

✅ Flexible practical assessment – you have the choice to select from our suggested activities, or you can use your own preferred practical activities.

✅Preparing for the future – gives your students the essentials for physics, related to higher education courses, as well as transferable skills.

Everything you need to know to get started!

Hear from our Physics Subject Advisor! If you're a new or experienced teacher thinking about making the move to one of our A Level Physics qualifications, this webinar is aimed at you. You'll hear an overview of the specifications as well as an introduction to the expert support and guidance you can expect from us at every step of your journey.

Specifications

Our specifications provide your students with the exciting opportunity to build on their knowledge of the laws of physics, and explore a range of physical concepts. 

Download our specifications to discover which one will suit you and your students.

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Support and resources

Support:

  • full planning and teaching resources are available on our secure platform for teachers, but our website has a flavour of the support available for our Physics A and Physics B to help you teach our A Level specifications.

Free planning and teaching resources, including:

  • schemes of work
  • teaching and delivery guides.

Assessment resources include:

  • past papers
  • practice papers
  • candidate exemplars
  • examiner reports
  • sample assessment material
  • exam walkthroughs
  • ExamBuilderour free assessment builder platform that allows you to create tailored question papers giving your students the opportunity to practice and build confidence ahead of their exams.
  • Active Results our free online results analysis service that allows you to review your students' exam performance.

Professional development

All our qualifications are supported by a comprehensive professional development programme. Whether you're considering switching to OCR, starting to teach or would like to attend a Q&A session with our expert subject team, we've got you covered. Check out our available courses. You can also download the materials and the recordings from past events.

Get in touch

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  • resources for teachers and students
  • upcoming professional development and more.

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If you'd like to know more about A Level Physics, please fill in the form below and a member of our team will be in contact.