While children were indeed a significant part of the evacuated population, the evacuation process was not limited to them alone. The government aimed to disperse the civilian population and reduce the concentration of people in potential target zones to minimize casualties and disruption in the event of air attacks.
Pregnant women, mothers with young children, and individuals with specific medical conditions were prioritized for evacuation. Families were encouraged to send their children to the countryside or safer areas, where they would be hosted by local families or provided accommodation in designated reception centers.
In total, over 1.5 million people were evacuated from cities and towns across the United Kingdom during the war. While the majority of these evacuees were children, the evacuation effort encompassed a diverse range of vulnerable individuals who were deemed to be at heightened risk from enemy action.