- Events
- Forthcoming events
Forthcoming events
OCR has a presence at many exhibitions and conferences all over the country. We also run training events to support you in the delivery of our qualifications.
At the events you can:
- Meet qualification specialists and OCR representatives face to face
- Discover the latest developments in qualifications
- Have your queries answered and find out about our services and products
- Take away copies of publications free of charge.
Attend our conferences and training so that we can:
- Consult and determine your needs to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in your work
- Listen to your ideas so we can develop our range of qualifications to suit you and your learners
For a full list of all events please browse the list below.
Events, exhibitions and conferences
Northern conference asks 'Whose Curriculum is it Anyway?'
24 May 2012
Leeds United Football Club, Leeds
OCR will be attending a regional conference organised by one of their partners, Whole Education, entitled 'Whose Curriculum is it Anyway?' on 24 May 2012 at Leeds United Football Club.
Whole Education is a partnership of like-minded individuals and organisations who believe that all young people should have a fully rounded education, combining a range of skills, qualities and knowledge.
Against a backdrop of increased accountability and expectation how can schools ensure they raise pupils' achievement whilst enabling them to develop other skills and qualities just as vital in today's world? Hear from leading educationalists, learn about innovative projects and network with peers and network with peers.
We would be delighted to see you on the OCR stand. The event promises to be a fantastic opportunity for schools to find out more about 'whole education' through a packed programme combining keynote speakers, practical workshops and networking opportunities.
Special rates for OCR customers!
OCR customers qualify for a special discount rate of 33% off the following full price:
- Schools - £170 (£117.25 - special rate for OCR customers)
- Local authorities, charities and universities - £225 (£150.75 - special rate for OCR customers)
In addition, any OCR customer who books a place will be entitled to bring a colleague at a special rate of just £50.
To take advantage of this offer, simply contact Rosie at rosie@wholeeducation.org or call 0207 250 8422 and quote 'OCR33'.
Cambridge Nationals - An overview of the new qualifications
21 June - 10 July 2012
Locations across the UK - see below
We're running a number of events designed to give you an overview of the new qualifications. These will be held in three locations and we'll run two sessions each day: morning and afternoon. These sessions will include a 'combined' overview to cover the key developments plus a range of subject-specific sessions.
11 May 2012
Belfast
21 June 2012
Manchester
29 June 2012
Birmingham
10 July 2012
London
Who should attend
Education professionals currently delivering OCR Nationals Levels 1/2 qualifications in ICT, Science, Business, Health and Social Care or Sport.
These events will also be useful if you are considering adopting the new Cambridge Nationals qualifications for the first time from September 2012.
Book online
AELP Conference
19-20 June 2012
London Hilton Metropole - Monarch Suite
The annual conference of the Association of Education and Learning Providers is a key event for all employers and training providers. Skills experts will be on the OCR stand to showcase our new Proficiency qualifications in English and Maths, exclusive to OCR, which will fill the gap left by the ending of Key and Basic Skills.
Visit us and find out more about how this leading-edge qualification could benefit your learners. OCR also offers functional skills qualifications and our exciting Apprenticeships frameworks. Come and visit our team on stand 13 and find out more about OCR's range of flexible learning packages developed to suit learners of all ages and abilities.
Sixth Form Colleges Forum 16–19 Summer Conference
20-22 June 2012
Hope University, Liverpool
OCR is pleased to continue to support this key event for college leaders. The conference will provide delegates with a full programme of current and future developments relating to 16-19 education.
MEI Annual Conference
28-30 June 2012
University of Keele
OCR is pleased to exhibit again this year at the Mathematics in Education and Industry Annual Conference. Please visit our stand to speak to one of OCR's specialists about bringing maths to life.
NATE Conference
29 June - 1 July 2012
The Park Inn by Radisson, York
Please come and visit OCR who will be exhibiting at this annual event.
