Reference number
  • BEEDELL
Level of description
  • Collection
Date(s)
  • Creation: 1950-2010
Extent and medium
  • 64 boxes (approx)
Category
  • Personal Papers
Scope and content
  • ┆Personal papers of Chris Beedell consisting of correspondence, notes and papers, diaries and workbooks relating to his work at the University of Bristol as well as the Mulberry Bush School, the Charterhouse Group for Therapeutic Communitites and Highdene School.
History
  • Chris Beedell was a child psychologist and Lecturer (later Senior Lecturer) in Education and Social Administration at Bristol University. In 1970 he published the highly regarded book 'Residential Life With Children' and was instrumental in establishing the Advanced Course for senior staff in residential childcare. In 1992, he was called upon to submit evidence to the Warner committee into the selection and recruitment of staff in children's homes. He was an active supporter of the Mulberry Bush School, the Cotswold Community and Highdene School.
Name of creator(s)
  • Chris Beedell
Access status
  • OPEN
Language
  • ENG