Papers of the College of Preceptors

This material is held atUniversity of Leeds Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 206 MS 1561
  • Dates of Creation
    • ca.1847-1985
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 13 boxes and a 3-drawer metal card-index held on 5 shelves

Scope and Content

Comprises: (1) Minute books for 1847-1923; (2) Policy documents for 1944-1952 and 1968-1971; (3) Selected pages from the Educational Times for 1848-1923; (4) Various other materials used in research for J. Vincent Chapman's history of the College, Professional roots : the College of Preceptors in British Society; (5) Copies of books by Chapman

Administrative / Biographical History

In 1846 a group of schoolmasters in Brighton, concerned about professional standards, set up a Society of Teachers, which was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1849 and became the College of Preceptors. A Supplemental Charter of 1998 allowed the College and a number of specialist organisations to form the College of Teachers

Access Information

Access is unrestricted

Acquisition Information

Probably the gift of J. Vincent Chapman, of Theydon Bois, Epping, Essex, after 1985, when his book was published

Note

In English

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