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Listen as Sports Subject Advisor Kate Thompson catches up with Jane Flemming, our Principal Moderator. The episode covers the latest advice and guidance for teachers to support their students to progress throughout their course.

Kate and Jon, our sport and PE subject advisors, catch up with Jules Shaw, Principal Moderator for Sport Science.In this episode of the OCR PE Podcast, John and Kate are joined by principal moderator Jules Shaw to unpack top tips for success in the Cambridge National in Sport Science. From tailoring training plans to specific clients, to making the most of technology and nutrition tasks, Jules shares practical insights and common pitfalls to avoid—perfect for teachers and students aiming for top marks.

Join Kate Thompson, our Sports Subject Advisor, as she sits down with Harry Bambury and Justin Humphries, two sports lawyers from Mills & Reeve.In this insightful episode, we explore the fascinating world of sports law. Harry and Justin share their personal journeys into the field, offer a behind-the-scenes look at their roles, and provide valuable advice for aspiring lawyers - including the different pathways into the profession.Whether you're passionate about sports, interested in law or simply curious about how the two areas work together, this episode is a must-listen for students looking to turn their passions into a career.

In our first religious studies-themed podcast, our Subject Advisor Richard Barrow catches up with Dr Benjamin Sachs-Cobbe, Senior Lecturer in philosophy at the University of St Andrews. Listen as they discuss the Ethics Cup; a tournament where secondary school students have the opportunity to debate on ethical issues of public concern.  Discover more information about Dr Sachs-Cobbe and the Ethics Cup via the links below: Dr Benjamin Sachs-Cobbe - School of Philos Anthro and Film StudiesThe Ethics Cup – University of St Andrews Centre for Ethics, Philosophy and Public Affairs Reading suggestions:Frontiers of Justice — Harvard University PressThe Tyranny of Merit | Michael J. Sandel | 9780141991177 | Awesome BooksJustice Everywhere – a blog about philosophy in public affairs

Listen as subject advisors Jon Varey and Kate Thompson answer the latest frequently asked questions from teachers about planning, delivering and assessing our GCSE and A Level PE qualifications. Have a question you'd like answered? Send an email with your question to pe@ocr.org.uk.

Listen as subject advisors Jon Varey and Kate Thompson answer the latest frequently asked questions from teachers about planning, delivering and assessing our Cambridge Nationals in Sport Science and Sport Studies. Have a question you'd like answered? Send an email with your question to pe@ocr.org.uk.

Listen as subject advisors Jon Varey and Kate Thompson answer teachers' frequently asked questions about planning, delivering and assessing our Cambridge Nationals in Sport Science and Sport Studies. Have a question you'd like answered? Send an email with your question to pe@ocr.org.uk and we'll answer it in our next podcast episode.

Listen as subject advisors Jon Varey and Kate Thompson answer teachers' frequently asked questions about planning, delivering and assessing our GCSE and A Level in Physical Education. Have a question you'd like answered? Send an email with your question to pe@ocr.org.uk and we'll answer it in our next podcast episode.

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes when it comes to planning a sporting event such as running, cycling or triathlons? Or perhaps you’re considering going into sports and events management after school or college?In this insightful episode, OCR Sport and Physical Education Subject Advisor, Kate Thompson, catches up with Dearbhla Cormacain, Senior Operations Manager at Human Race. In addition to Dearbhla sharing her story of how she got into events management, listen on as we discuss the planning and logistics behind events and share advice for those looking to get involved in volunteering at events; a fun and rewarding way to get an understanding of event planning and operations.About Human Race:Human Race is a UK-based mass participation sports events company. They organise running, cycling and triathlon style events across the country including The Dragon Ride, the Manchester marathon and half marathon and a series of triathlon events based at Eton Dorney Lake, just to name a few.