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Derby, National.-The whole school passed an examination which reflected great
credit upon the master: attention has been paid to all the classes. The beneficial effects
resulting from the apprenticeship of pupil-teachers to an earnest and efficient master
are strikingly exhibited in this school. My anticipations in reference to an improvement
in the girls' school have not been realized: the result of the examination was precisely
the reverse of that of the boys; it was highly unsatisfactory, and reflected little credit
the mistress.
Derby, St. Peter's.-The first class of boys, consisting of thirty-five, passed a good
examination in Scripture, English History, and Geography, and displayed considerable
proficiency in arithmetic; writing on slates and in copybooks good; the lower classes
are ignorant and ill-taught, and have not had due care or attention bestowed upon them.
The standard of instruction has been raised in the girls' school, and a slight improvement
has taken place.
Derby, Trinity-A marked improvement has taken place in reference to the lower
el sses in the boys' school; the exertions of the master, who is an able teacher, do him
great credit. The number of infants in attendance at the girls' school is so great as to
prove a serious hindrance to the exertions of the mistress; it is scarcely possible to go
from one class to another without falling over the children: notwithstanding these dis-
advantages, the discipline is good, and the school in an improving state. An infant
school is greatly needed.
Doveridge, Girls.-The children are well instructed in Scripture; the first and second
classes passed a good examination; the third, amongst whom were some big girls, an
indifferent one, notwithstanding the pains which had been bestowed upon them.
Doveridge, Infants.-The infant school still maintains its character for efficiency.
Edensor-The first class of boys passed a fair examination; the lower classes are de-
ficient in their knowledge of arithmetic, and have not had sufficient pains bestowed
upon them; the discipline is bad. The girls' school has been subject to considerable
disadvantages, arising from a change of mistresses, two of whom have been obliged to
leave from ill health.
Eaton (Little).-The master of the boys' school was a pupil-teacher in the National
school of Derby; he had only been five weeks in charge when I visited the school. No
improvement since last inspection.
Hardwicke.-An endowed school, beautifully situated, under the patronage of the Duke
of Devonshire; there is a good house and ample accommodation for boarders. The in-
struction is given by a master and his assistant; the latter obtained his certificate at
Battersea: a few in the first class acquitted themselves tolerably, all the others were
ignorant and ill taught. The present arrangement of two masters is unsatisfactory and
not necessary; one active and responsible master, with two pupil-teachers, would render
this school really efficient, and thus accomplish the end contemplated by its founder.
Ilkeston.-The first class passed a fair examination, but I cannot report any improve-
ment in reference to the lower classes. The discipline of the school is lad.
Longford.- A new master and mistress have been appointed: they have been in charge
for four months only, and therefore were not responsible for the ignorance displayed by
the lower classes in both schools.
Newhall.-The girls are taught by a mistress who has obtained her certificate; she has been but a short time in charge. The standard of instruction is low, but it probably will be raised, and the efficiency of the school promoted under the present misI cannot report any improvement in the boys' school.