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Truant School Licence Form
Licence to live outside the Walthamstow Truant Industrial School issued in the 1880s by the Tottenham, Hornsey and Edmonton School Boards. Date: 1880s
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This evocative photograph captures a Truant School Licence Form issued by the Tottenham, Hornsey and Edmonton School Boards in the 1880s. The form, which serves as a permit for children to live outside of the Walthamstow Truant Industrial School, offers a poignant glimpse into the social welfare services of the time. During the Victorian era, truancy was a significant concern for authorities, and children who frequently missed school were often removed from their homes and placed in industrial schools or workhouses. The Truant School Licence was a means for parents or guardians to apply for permission to keep their children at home, under certain conditions, rather than having them institutionalized. The form bears the official seal of the school boards and is filled out with careful precision. The child's name, age, and address are recorded, along with the reason for the absence from school. The form also includes a section for the signature of the parent or guardian, as well as the approval of the school inspector or other designated authority. The photograph itself is a testament to the meticulous record-keeping of the time, and the lengths to which authorities went to ensure that children received an education. It also underscores the importance of family and community in providing care and support for children in need. Today, this historical artifact serves as a reminder of the social welfare services that have evolved over time, and the ongoing commitment to ensuring the wellbeing and education of children, even in the face of challenges and hardships.
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