Approved School - Gardening
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Approved School - Gardening
Boys digging with forks and spades in the garden of an unidentified Approved School. Date: circa1945
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1945 Approved Carehome Digging Forks Gardening Orphanage Orphans Services Spades System Unidentified Welfare Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of hard work and learning in an Approved School in Britain during the mid-20th century, circa 1945. In the image, a group of boys diligently dig in the rich soil of the school's garden, using forks and spades to prepare the ground for planting. Their focused expressions and determined postures speak to their dedication and the importance of the task at hand. Approved Schools were residential institutions established in the United Kingdom to provide care and education for children who were deemed neglected, delinquent, or otherwise in need of specialized services. These institutions, which were operated by local authorities and overseen by the Home Office, aimed to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, offering them the opportunity to receive an education and acquire valuable skills that would help them reintegrate into society. Gardening was just one of many activities that children in Approved Schools were encouraged to participate in as part of their holistic development. Tending to the garden not only provided an opportunity for physical activity and fresh air, but also taught important life skills such as responsibility, patience, and cooperation. The boys in this photograph, dressed in simple work clothes, appear to be fully engaged in their gardening tasks. Their unidentified Approved School, which remains a mystery, is a testament to the many children's homes and welfare services that existed in Britain during this period, providing essential care and support to those in need.
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