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There are 65 junior schools in the Borough with approximately
16,000 children on roll. Following examination by school medical
officers, 313 children were recommended for free milk on health
grounds, and the cost of provision of milk to the remaining children
was borne by the London Borough Council. Each recommendation
for free milk on health grounds is notified to the child's general
practitioner, and is subject to annual review.
Health education in schools
Health visitors give talks in schools by invitation and altogether
more than 100 sessions were held during the year. In addition,
the Inner London Education Authority Health Education Team
have continued to visit schools, but their coverage is inevitably
limited in view of their heavy commitments throughout the Inner
London area.
Sanitary conditions in schools
All school premises are inspected annually by the medical staff
who offer advice concerning the sanitary conditions and standards
of hygiene. Reports concerning defects are passed on to the
Divisional Officer of the I.L.E.A. for attention.