Tes: built on edtech that schools already use

Australian schools are under growing pressure to meet expanding wellbeing, learning support and compliance obligations without adding to staff workload. This report profiles Tes, a global education technology company with more than 115 years of sector experience, and the case it makes for a connected platform approach to those challenges. It draws on the company's substantial Australian presence, the April 2026 launch of Tes360, and the roles of SEQTA and Learning Pathways in supporting students with diverse needs. It also examines how Tes frames the structural argument for schools facing recurring compliance deadlines, including Term 1 2027 bullying response requirements.

What is Tes360 and how does it work for schools?

Tes360 launched in April 2026 as a connected platform for deeper insight and greater impact. It connects the range of software tools a school already uses, surfacing insight through connected data rather than adding another dashboard to an already crowded screen. When attendance, wellbeing notes, timetabling and staffing data sit together, patterns emerge weeks earlier than they would from any single system. The headstart of knowing something is developing before it becomes a crisis is the clearest illustration of what interconnection makes possible. Tes360 connects information without friction, saves time and speeds up decision-making across schools and groups of schools. No new data collection is required. Schools draw on what they already hold.

How does SEQTA support student wellbeing and learning in Australian schools?

SEQTA supports a whole-school approach to learning and wellbeing by bringing together academic progress, attendance and wellbeing information into a single platform. It helps educators identify trends, monitor student progress and make evidence-informed decisions that support both achievement and wellbeing. SEQTA provides a comprehensive picture of each learner's progress and engagement throughout their school journey. These insights help schools identify students who may benefit from additional support or intervention. Timetable, Teach Starter, SEQTA, Synergetic and AssetWhere are already embedded in the daily life of hundreds of schools across Australia, the UK and the international school space. Each product is built to work within the rhythm of a school day rather than alongside it.

What is Learning Pathways and how does it manage ILPs and IEPs?

Learning Pathways simplifies the creation and management of personalised learning support plans. It makes it easier for schools to develop, review and collaborate on Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and other student support plans. Schools can document goals, adjustments and interventions, track progress over time and maintain a clear record of support for students with diverse learning needs. Educators work collaboratively with colleagues and families to set goals, monitor progress and keep plans current. By providing a clear, consistent process, schools deliver more co-ordinated support while keeping each student's needs at the centre of decision-making. The result is a full audit trail that stays current without adding administrative burden.

How does Tes help Australian schools prepare for Term 1 2027 bullying response requirements?

The Term 1 2027 bullying response requirements are already built into Tes' thinking, but the company's position is clear: compliance cannot be treated as a bolt-on, requiring schools to re-engineer their processes every time requirements shift. A genuinely connected system makes a school structurally more responsive, not just to this deadline but to any that follows. That structural readiness is the case Tes makes to Australian schools. The Tes360 platform, which launched in April 2026, gives schools the connected data that supports this kind of responsiveness without adding complexity. Patterns emerge weeks earlier through connected data, giving schools time to act before an issue becomes a crisis rather than after.

How do SEQTA and Learning Pathways integrate with existing school technology?

SEQTA and Learning Pathways are designed to work within a school's existing technology environment. They support integration with Student Information Systems (SIS), School Management Systems (SMS) and other education technologies through APIs and established integration methods such as Wonde. This reduces duplicate data entry, improves data consistency and supports efficient workflows. Educators spend more time on students because the tools draw from systems the school already runs. The broader Tes360 platform extends this further. It connects the range of software tools a school already uses and surfaces insight without adding another dashboard. Schools gain a clearer operational picture without replacing what already works.

What after-sales and customer support does Tes provide?

Tes' commitment to schools extends well beyond implementation. Dedicated onboarding and professional services teams support schools through setup and training, helping staff build confidence from day one. Each school is partnered with a dedicated school success manager who provides ongoing guidance, shares best practice and helps schools maximise the value of their investment over time. Responsive customer support teams, an extensive online knowledge base and self-service resources complement this ongoing relationship. Australian schools can reach the team at [email protected] to arrange a demonstration. Support is not a post-sale afterthought. It is built into how Tes structures its relationship with schools from the start.

What is Tes' presence and history in Australia?

Australia represents more than a third of Tes' business globally. A significant share of its school software capability was built here, including products such as Timetable, Teach Starter, SEQTA, Synergetic and AssetWhere. Founded in 1910, Tes brings more than 115 years of education expertise to schools worldwide. Its Australian headquarters is at Tenancy 1, Ground Floor, 2 Luton Lane, Melbourne, VIC 3122. Software built in Australia is used across hundreds of schools in Australia, the UK and the international school space. The business covers learning management, inclusion, wellbeing, behaviour management, timetabling and school operations, alongside trusted journalism through Tes Magazine. For further sponsored edtech analysis, The Educator's premium school reports bring together research from across the sector.

Featured experts

• Rod Williams: chief executive officer, Tes.
• Jonathan Joffe: managing director, AUS, Tes.
• Max Lienard: chief product and transformation officer, Tes.
• Benjamin Jones: head of customer value and success, APAC, Tes.
• Tanya Hanouch: sales and school success director, ANZ, Tes.