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LAMBETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
During 1905, all the Public Elementary Schools situated within
the Borough (Provided, 24; Non-Provided, 37) were inspected in
regard to the drainage and sanitary fittings, and a full report
presented to the Council on June 8th (vide Appendix pp. 49-71).
The Medical Officer personally inspected each school.
The Council during 1905 approved of the two following resolutions
inter alia being forwarded to the London County Council
and to the Metropolitan City and Borough Councils :—
1. That the present system with regard to the provision of
medical certificates of unfitness to attend school presses
unduly upon the very poor, and is grossly unfair to the
medical profession.
2. That the collection of dust from school premises should
not be made while the children are in the playgrounds ;
that the schoolkeeper should be present whilst the
collection is made; and that, if possible, the collection
should be made at more frequent intervals than at
present.
CLERICAL STAFF.
The Clerical Staff consists of 4 Clerks—1 first class (W. R.
Lawrence), 2 second class (Messrs. A. L. Baxter and W. J.
Lawrence), and 1 boy (Albert E. Ruel).