Criminology: the need for a modern and accessible vocational qualification 11/05/2026 Tom Genillard and Vicky Gadd offer information on the need for a modern and accessible new criminology course.
Level 3 Criminology: what does the future hold? 05/05/2026 Tom Genillard looks at possible 16+ pathways for criminology in the light of vocational reform.
A Level Sociology: how can we boost student numbers and interest? 10/10/2025 Subject advisor Tom Genillard and teacher India Loveland share suggestions on promoting sociology in schools, colleges and the wider community.
Teaching about crime in social science qualifications 04/06/2025 Our social science subject advisors look at how crime topics and themes can be delivered through a range of OCR social science qualifications.
A refreshed Sociology A Level for today’s students 22/10/2024 Tom Genillard explains how feedback received and the collaboration between OCR, teachers, stakeholders and Ofqual has helped shape our refreshed Sociology A Level.
Can A Levels of the future prepare students for modern HE and careers? 04/07/2024 Professor Louise Archer and Tom Genillard explore the issue of careers provision in schools, examining current studies and what improvements could be made.
A Level Sociology: how theory in social inequalities can be used to explain each area of people’s identity 09/10/2023 Tom Genillard interviews senior sociology assessor Paul Taylor about the best techniques to use when teaching theory linked to each of the areas of a person’s identity.
Our newly refreshed A Level in Sociology has inclusivity and accessibility at its heart 27/09/2023 Tom Genillard, Sociology and Criminology Subject Advisor, gives an overview of our updated Sociology A Level.
Engaging teaching ideas for Pride Month 02/06/2023 How can we educate students on the importance of Pride Month in an interesting and memorable way? Tom Genillard and staff at Nelson & Colne College present some innovative teaching ideas.
Preparing students with access arrangements for exam success in social science subjects 24/01/2023 Sociology subject advisor Tom Genillard suggests ways that teachers can identify and help students that may need access arrangements.