The SES, established in 1951, is one of the leading societies for the advancement of scholarship, debate, and research in Educational Studies in the United Kingdom. It brings together students, teachers, academics, and researchers together with policy makers and analysts in one comprehensive organization. It exists to support the quality and status of research and scholarship in Educational Studies; sponsor the world class publication British Journal of Educational Studies; encourage debate and discussion, especially on policy issues; and act as a public voice for Educational Studies, particularly in responding to critical attacks upon the quality and integrity of the field.