In the 1840’s the need for formal education and accessible education was very needed. Teaching during this time was held in houses or small workspaces. Access to a larger school would allow more students to receive a formal education in the proper setting instead of an informal education at home or a neighbor's house. The larger school systems allowed more training and teaching for the students. There are more things that the students can have access to learn through more extensive school education; students get exposure to industrial training, which can help them for the future. The school is a smart choice financially in London; having a central location for school eliminates many costs. There are too many teachers in place when there are many small school locations, when there is a larger space for schooling, then there is not a need for as many teachers. Then the teachers that we have in the school have the proper education to teach the students. One of the main issues was that there were not many types of schools. There were few and in some areas, but they do not exist in every area to be there for the children.
Higginbotham, P. (n.d.). Retrieved October 06, 2020, from http://www.workhouses.org.uk/education/workhouse.shtml