Cambridge Nationals showcased at BETT

OCR showcased the Cambridge Nationals in ICT at BETT in January 2012.

View the presentations below of our hugely successful fringe events. At these events, members of our development team were able to share with the audience their thoughts on the new qualification.

Download the slides of the presentations (PPT, 2 MB)

Welcome to BETT 2012

Welcome to BETT 2012

Welcome presentation by Mark Dawe, OCR Chief Executive


Overview of the changes - Simon Banks

Overview of the changes - Simon Banks

OCR Qualifications Group Manager, ICT


Creative strand - Tony Stephens

Creative strand - Tony Stephens

Assistant Head Teacher, The Westwood Academy


Technical strand - Christine Swan

Technical strand - Christine Swan

Director of ICT and Enterprise, The Stourport High School and Sixth Form Centre


Understanding technology - Jane Strugnell

Understanding technology - Jane Strugnell

Consultant trainer and Assessor



Case study - Mark Willimott

Case study - Mark Willimott

Brooke Weston Academy



Technical strand - Christine Swan

Q&A session*

Presented by Simon Banks, OCR Qualifications Group Manager, ICT

*All information on this film was correct at the time of filming on 13 January. For the latest information on Year 9s and performance tables, read the updated news article.


60 seconds with a developer

We asked our team of developers to tell us what they thought were the highlights of the new Cambridge Nationals in ICT. Watch the interviews below to find out what they think.

60 seconds with Christine Swan, Developer - talking about the technical unit

60 seconds with Christine Swan, Developer - talking about the technical unit

Director of ICT and Enterprise, The Stourport High School and Sixth Form Centre


60 seconds with Jane Strugnell, Developer

60 seconds with Jane Strugnell, Developer

Consultant trainer and Assessor



60 seconds with Keith Parry, Developer

60 seconds with Keith Parry, Developer

Regional Chief Coordinator



60 seconds with Penny Hill, Developer

60 seconds with Penny Hill, Developer

Regional Chief Coordinator



* These case studies refer to the current Nationals, the reputation of which, the new Cambridge Nationals have been built upon.