Summary: "One of a film series about jobs after the war." In this case, teaching.
Description: Opens by pointing out role and value of education: children are "raw material" and schools the "key to the future"; brief explanation, with examples, of implications of 1944 Education Act; with new types of expanded education, a need for more teachers. Man speaking into camera explains Government scheme for 21-35 year olds, a 1 year course plus 2 years teaching and continued study counts as full qualification. Rest of film traces progress of 'X', a typical applicant, at various stages in course, answering objections and questions from men and women in a wide range of war time occupations who doubt either their qualifications or prospects should they go into teaching. Film ends with experienced teacher telling 'X' the job has drawbacks "but I wouldn't change... I like to feel there's a little bit of the future I've a hand in" and with shots showing the various questioners in teaching roles (echoing shots also used in 1944 Act sequence).
Production Details: Ministry of Information (Production sponsor)
Merlin (Production company)
Hankinson, Michael (Production individual)
Hankinson, Michael (Production individual)
Personalities, Units and Organisations:
Keywords: administration, British - civilian: Education Act, 1944 (object name)
training, British: teachers (object name)
Children (concept)
propaganda (concept)
Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 3
Footage: 2240 ft; Running time: 25 mins
