15 May 2026
As excitement builds for this year’s Festival of Computing, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on one of the festival’s sponsors – Cambridge OCR.
A long-standing leader in UK education, Cambridge OCR continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of Computing qualifications and supporting teachers at every stage.
Cambridge OCR delivers a wide range of general and technical qualifications, including GCSEs, A Levels, Cambridge Nationals, Cambridge Technicals and AAQ’s. With a strong reputation in Computing, they’ve been at the forefront of Computer Science education since piloting the GCSE back in 2012 – and their commitment to innovation and excellence hasn’t slowed since.
We recently sat down with Ceredig, Subject Advisor for Computing at Cambridge OCR, on an episode of At The Chalk Face with Craig’n’Dave. In the conversation, we explore everything from curriculum changes to the future of Computing education.
Watch our full chat with Ceredig on At the Chalk Face HERE.
Why Cambridge OCR Joined the Festival of Computing
For Cambridge OCR, getting involved in the Festival was a natural fit. With a shared passion for high-quality teaching and meaningful student outcomes, their long-standing relationship with Craig’n’Dave made this collaboration an easy decision.
Their mission is clear: to stay at the cutting edge of Computing education while listening closely to the teachers delivering it every day. The Festival provides the perfect platform to do exactly that.
“For me [Ceredig], it’s an opportunity to continue building close links with teachers and educational providers. We pride ourselves on the quality and personalised service that we provide for teachers and students.
Seeing teachers face-to-face helps to deepen the connection between Cambridge OCR and those in education delivering our qualifications. More importantly, it helps teachers to bring a student’s perspective to discussions as well.” – Ceredig Cattanach-Chell, Subject Advisor, Cambridge OCR.
What to expect from Cambridge OCR at the Festival
This year, Cambridge OCR is bringing plenty to the table:
- CPD Sessions – Including a highly anticipated session on writing short NEAs for A Level, designed to support teachers with practical, classroom-ready guidance.
- Marketplace Presence – A chance to speak directly with the team, ask questions, and explore how their qualifications are evolving.
- Fringe Event & Post-Event Drinks Sponsor – Creating opportunities for relaxed, honest conversations with teachers in a less formal setting.
You can check out all the details of the Cambridge OCR Fringe Event HERE.
With major curriculum reforms on the horizon – including changes to Computing qualifications and the wider education landscape – Cambridge OCR is particularly keen to hear directly from teachers. Your voice genuinely helps shape what comes next.
A shared vision for the future
The Festival of Computing is built on three core pillars: inspiration, innovation and collaboration – values that strongly align with Cambridge OCR’s own approach.
Their focus on fair, accessible and straightforward assessment ensures that every student has the opportunity to thrive. By working closely with teachers and using real classroom insights, they continue to evolve their qualifications in ways that truly make a difference.
To find out more about Cambridge OCR, visit www.ocr.org.uk or contact their Computing Subject Advisor team at ComputerScience@ocr.org.uk.
Join us at the Festival of Computing
Wednesday, 1st July 2026 – Festival of Computing, at Bromsgrive School.
It is going to be a packed day full of innovation, inspiration and collaboration for secondary computing teachers. And we are so excited to have OCR as a Festival 2026 sponsor.
If you’re a secondary Computing teacher, this is your chance to:
- Gain high-quality CPD.
- Connect with like-minded educators.
- Meet Cambridge OCR face-to-face.
- Be part of the conversation shaping the future of Computing.
Grab your ticket now and be part of it HERE.
A huge thank you to Ceredig from OCR for chatting to us!
You can watch the full interview with Ceredig on At the Chalk Face with Craig and Dave HERE.
Ceredig will also be at this year’s festival and running 2 of the CPD sessions on A level NEA: Downsizing and efficiency and Curriculum review and You! during the event, so make sure to book your spot on them ASAP.
Want to know more about this year’s Festival of Computing or the CPD sessions available – Click HERE.
The Festival of Computing 2026, co-founded and hosted by Bromsgrove School with AQA as headline sponsor, is the UK’s ultimate secondary computing education event.
See you there!
