Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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The cost of this School is as follows:—
School Building | £6,901 |
Furniture and fittings | £405 |
Equipment | £305 |
Caretaker's Lodge | £742 |
Store and Potting Shed | £100 |
Total | £8,453 |
The School is a one-storey building, and is designed to allow
the maximum amount of sunlight and air into the classrooms.
There are three classrooms, each to accommodate 33 children.
The whole of the classrooms can be opened on the south side by
means of folding doors. The classrooms are also divided by
folding partitions, which leave the main building clear of any
obstructions throughout its length. A glazed verandah extends
along the south and east sides of the building, and a covered way
leads to both of the scholars' offices on the north side.
The general accommodation is as follows:—
(1) Three class and rest rooms (22 ft. 6 in. by 20 ft. each).
(2) Dining hall (32 ft. by 22 ft. 6 in.).
(3) Kitchen with serving hatch opening to dining hall and
larder.
(4) Gills' and Boys' Cloakrooms and Lavatories.
(5) Bathroom, with eight showers and dressing boxes.
Specially designed towel-airer is placed in centre. Walls
surrounding the showers are covered with glazed tiles.
(6) Separate rooms for Teachers and Nurse, with lavatory
and w.c. accommodation.
(7) Blanket and spare clothes room.
(8) Large store for rest furniture.
(9) Lavatory accommodation for kitchen staff.
(10) Scholars' offices (completely separated).