Scheme for the Progressive Development and Comprehensive Organization of Education Within the Area: Submitted in Accordance With the Provisions of ... Of the Education Act, 1918 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Bedfordshire County Council Education Committee

9780266368090: Scheme for the Progressive Development and Comprehensive Organization of Education Within the Area: Submitted in Accordance With the Provisions of ... Of the Education Act, 1918 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266368093 ISBN 13: 9780266368090

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

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A clear, historical view of Bedfordshire’s education plan after 1918, prepared for local communities.

This edition outlines how the county planned to organize elementary and secondary education, with a focus on centers that connect central and continuation schooling, staffing, and local governance. It explains the geography, population, and needs that shaped the scheme, along with the roles of schools, endowments, and boards.

The material covers the scope of the education authority, the distribution of schools and facilities, and the anticipated pattern of attendance. It describes how continuation classes would align with central schools, the proposed hours of attendance, and the emphasis on general, vocational, and creative subjects. It also details governance, staff responsibilities, and the process for appointing school leaders and instructors. The pages provide context for planning resources, transportation, and special provisions for health, endowments, and urban-rural differences.
What you’ll experience or learn

An overview of how elementary and secondary education were organized in Bedfordshire, including the county’s geographic and economic context.
How continuation schools were envisioned to connect with central schools, with a vocational and civic focus.
Key governance structures, funding considerations, and staff roles in managing schools and their programs.

Ideal for readers of historical education policy, local government planning, and the development of early 20th‑century school systems. It provides a snapshot of the aims and practicalities that shaped education in the era.

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