 Teachers TV logo | |
| Ownership | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Education Digital Management Limited |
| History | |
| Launched | 8 February 2005 |
| Closed | TV: 31 August 2010 Web: 29 April 2011 |
| Availability | |
| Terrestrial | |
| Freeview | Channel 88 (16:00-18:00 only) ceased broadcasting on 21 July 2010 |
Teachers TV was a UK government–funded website and former free-to-air distance education television channel which operated from 2005–2011. The website provided video and support materials for those who work in education, including teachers, school leaders, governors, teacher trainers, student teachers and support staff.
Its original aims included raising educational standards, saving the workforce time, and boosting professional development. All content was available to watch or download for free.
The service was launched on 8 February 2005. During its operations, it was managed by Education Digital Management Ltd, and funded by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF). The website was co-owned by Ten Alps (75%) and ITN (25%).[1] In October 2010, Ten Alps announced that the Department for Education was cancelling the £10m annual Teachers TV contract for 2011.[1]
As of April 2018, all content produced by Teachers TV remains freely available at the TES website.