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Catalogue reference: MH 109

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MH 109

This series contains indexed volumes of circulars, and folders containing incomplete sets of circulars issued by the Chief Inspector of the Children's Department to establishments entrusted with the care of children. The circulars deal with a...

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Reference

MH 109

Title
Home Office, Children's Department, and Department of Health and Social Security, Children's Division: Circulars
Date

1909-1973

Description

This series contains indexed volumes of circulars, and folders containing incomplete sets of circulars issued by the Chief Inspector of the Children's Department to establishments entrusted with the care of children. The circulars deal with a wide range of subjects including air raid precautions, after-care, clothing, food, education, hygiene and other aspects of the children's welfare, as well as the employment, training and salaries of staff.

Related material

For further files of the Home Office and Department of Health and Social Security relating to children see BN 29

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status

Public Record(s)

Language

English

Creator(s)
  • Department of Health and Social Security, Childrens Division, 1971-1985
  • Home Office, Childrens Branch, 1924-1949
  • Home Office, Childrens Department, 1949-1971
Physical description

46 files and volumes

Administrative / biographical background

Child care responsibilities were transferred from the Home Office to the Department of Health and Social Security Office in 1971.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C10952/

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Home Office, Children's Department, and Department of Health and Social Security, Children's Division: Circulars