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Section I.— REPORT ON SCHOOL MEDICAL WORK.
Public Health Department,
Town Hall, Croydon.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have the honour of presenting the following report for the
year 1914 of the work carried out by the staff of the Public Health
Department, in connection with the Public Elementary Schools of
the Borough.
This is the eleventh annual report submitted to the Committee,
and the seventh furnished in accordance with the requirements of
the Board of Education.
The scope and arrangement of this report are in accordance
with the suggestions of Circular 596 of the Board of Education.
SCHOOLS.
Number of Schools and Accommodation.
On December 31st, 1914, there were within the Croydon area :
20 Provided Schools, including 54 departments, with
recognised accommodation for 21,091 children as
compared with 20,911 in 1913.
14 Non-Provided Schools, including 34 departments, with
accommodation for 5,538 children, as compared with
5,493 in 1913.
The total provision for Elementary School children in the
Borough therefore amounted to 34 schools, with 88 departments
and accommodation for 26,629 children, as compared with 26,404
in 1913.
The number of children on the register on December 31st,
1914, was 25,613, as compared with 24,905 in 1913.
Changes in School Buildings and Accommodation.
The changes in the school buildings and accommodation which
have taken place during the year are as follows, viz. :—