The farm school was a model of 'care' for children, similar to the 'village' model, but based in a rural area, and involving training for the children in agricultural duties. Farm schools usually comprised a number of cottages in which children lived with cottage parents.
Prepared by: Naomi Parry
Created: 27 October 2011
Last updated: 4 August 2023
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