Mr. George Cadbury, Jun., moved an amendment that the matter be referred back to the sub-committee with instructions to submit fresh plans for not more than forty children to one classroom. Three-Department School: Mrs. Hume Pinsent moved a further amendment that the plans be referred back for further consideration, and that plans should be prepared making it possible for the school, when enlarged, to be made into a three-department school. After Councillor George Cadbury had altered his amendment so as to advocate classes of 40 for senior schools and 48 for infants, this being the Loudon standard, Mrs. Hume Pinsent’s amendment was carried and Mr. Cadbury’s lost. As a substantive resolution Mrs. Pinsent’s amendment was also approved. The question of school accommodation in Selly Oak and Bournbrook district was raised … … (continues) … …
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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949