ABSTRACT
In 1899 a more unified central agency for education, the Board of Education, capable of dealing with both elementary and secondary schools came into existence; the Act establishing the Board provided for the continuance in office of the Lord President and Vice-President for the time being. In his letter to the Board of 28 May, 1902, Rev. C. R. Fowke maintained that as religious instruction given in the school was under his control, as vicar of the parish he had the right to take the whole teaching or any part of it himself at any time. On 1 October, 1902, the Board of Education succeeded the Charity Commissioners in bearing responsibilities for schemes relating to voluntary schools. The Education Act passed through the Lords on 18 December, 1902. Section 11(1) of the Act provided for the appointment of foundation managers to represent the denominational interests contemplated by the provisions of the trust deed of the school.
