School Boards

This material is held atWest Glamorgan Archive Service

  • Reference
    • GB 216 E/SB
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1870-1973
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 10.8 linear metres

Scope and Content

Minute books

Administrative / Biographical History

School boards were set up under the Elementary Education Act 1870. They were elected bodies, empowered to levy a rate to establish and maintain schools in districts where voluntary provision was inadequate, to frame bye-laws for the compulsory attendance of children aged between 5 and 13, and for setting the school leaving age. The 1902 Education Act replaced school boards with local education authorities.

Arrangement

Arranged by school board, then in date order.

Access Information

No restrictions

Other Finding Aids

A hard copy is available at the West Glamorgan Archive Service

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright regulations apply.

Appraisal Information

All records received by the West Glamorgan Archive Service have been retained

Accruals

Accruals are not expected.