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| TES (magazine) | |
|---|---|
| Title | TES |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Category | Teaching, Schools |
| Company | TES Global |
| Firstdate | 1910 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
TES (magazine) is a British weekly periodical aimed at practitioners and stakeholders in primary and secondary United Kingdom education, covering policy, pedagogy, recruitment, and school leadership. Founded in the early 20th century, it has acted as a forum connecting classroom teachers, headteachers, school governors, unions, inspectorates, and university departments. The title has been cited in debates involving ministries, parliamentary committees, professional associations, and international assessments.
The magazine was established in 1910 amid debates involving figures associated with the Board of Education, Joseph Chamberlain, and provincial school boards, evolving alongside institutions such as the General Teaching Council for England, Scottish Qualifications Authority, and Welsh Government. Throughout the 20th century it reported on major events including the aftermath of the Education Act 1918, the implementation of the Butler Education Act 1944, and reforms linked to the Education Reform Act 1988. Editorial coverage intersected with campaigns by unions including the National Union of Teachers and the National Education Union, and with inquiries led by figures like Michael Barber and reports such as those from the Savage Commission and Tomlinson Report. During the rise of comprehensive schooling and the expansion of universities, the title engaged with debates involving the Open University, the University Grants Committee, and local education authorities such as Inner London Education Authority and Manchester City Council. In the 21st century, stewardship by companies connected to United News & Media and later acquisition by private equity investors brought corporate governance discussions tied to entities like Pearson PLC and Trinity Mirror into view. Global editions and partnerships prompted interaction with international bodies including the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Editorially the magazine balances news, analysis, opinion, and practical resources, featuring contributions from headteachers associated with the Headteachers' Roundtable, academics from institutions such as University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, London School of Economics, and University College London, and commentators linked to institutes like the Institute for Fiscal Studies, Education Endowment Foundation, and National Foundation for Educational Research. It publishes classroom resources, lesson plans, and recruitment adverts alongside investigative pieces on inspection regimes including the Ofsted and teacher training pathways tied to Teach First and traditional providers such as Institute of Education. Regular columns have included voices from unions like the Association of Teachers and Lecturers and from policy think tanks such as the Policy Exchange and Resolution Foundation. The magazine has serialized speeches and writings by figures connected to the Department for Education, parliamentary education committees including the Education Select Committee, and international commentators from bodies like the World Bank. Features often reference exams regulated by the Joint Council for Qualifications, awarding bodies such as AQA, Edexcel, and OCR, and key assessments like the General Certificate of Secondary Education.
Circulation historically targeted classrooms, staffrooms, and governors’ meetings, with distribution networks reaching local authorities including Camden Council, diocesan boards such as the Roman Catholic Education Service, and academy chains like Ark Schools and United Learning. Subscriptions were held by teachers in institutions ranging from maintained schools under councils like Leeds City Council to independent schools affiliated with the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference. The title’s readership metrics have been cited by market analysts alongside competitors including The Guardian Teacher Network, Times Educational Supplement Cymru, and specialist periodicals connected to professional associations such as the National Association of Head Teachers.
The magazine extended into digital services offering job boards, resource repositories, and professional development content, interacting with platforms such as recruitment firms like Randstad Education and training providers like University of Birmingham School. Its online forums have engaged users discussing policy pronouncements from ministers such as Gavin Williamson and Justine Greening, and assessments by bodies like the Education Policy Institute. The site integrated multimedia content, newsletters, and social media channels engaging audiences on platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, while analytics and advertising strategies intersected with corporations such as Google and Facebook, Inc..
The magazine inaugurated awards and recognition schemes for teachers and schools, often collaborating with institutions like the Royal Society, the British Council, and philanthropic bodies such as the Paul Hamlyn Foundation. Prestigious prize lists and fellowship announcements have involved universities like University of Exeter and trusts such as the Wolfson Foundation. It has been cited in coverage of national accolades including links to Queen's Birthday Honours recipients drawn from the teaching profession and to professional recognition from bodies such as the Chartered College of Teaching.
The title has faced controversies over editorial decisions and commercial relationships, drawing scrutiny from campaign groups, trade unions such as Unison and Public and Commercial Services Union, and parliamentary inquiries including those led by the Public Accounts Committee. Criticism has involved complaints about perceived bias related to academy sponsorship debates involving chains like Tudor Grange Academies Trust and private providers such as GEMS Education, and concerns over advertising ties with recruitment agencies and testing companies including Pearson Education and GL Assessment.
The magazine has influenced policy discussions cited in submissions to the Education Select Committee, used as evidence in consultations run by the Department for Education and referenced in research by the Institute for Public Policy Research and the National Audit Office. Classroom practice debates in its pages have resonated with initiatives from the Education Endowment Foundation, inspection frameworks from Ofsted, and curriculum reforms tied to bodies like the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Its role in shaping recruitment markets has intersected with teacher supply analyses by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and workforce planning by local authorities such as Birmingham City Council and Essex County Council.