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The medical aspect of these classes is as follows:—
The medical inspection of each nursery class is made
each term and a full cleanliness inspection is made by a
school nurse at least twice a term—the first of these
inspections taking place on the first day of the term.
A general cleanliness inspection is made at least once a
week, and during epidemics and on such occasions as
is required a daily attendance is made by the school
nurse.
All defects found, as for the ordinary school child,
are treated at the minor ailments centres and under
the special services scheme.
The classes are so arranged that there is a special room
for hanging clothes, centrally heated by electric control.
Each clothes peg has an appropriate picture designation
at the top. In another room there are baths, small
wash-stands, places for tooth brush and glass with the
same picture designation as for the clothes peg.
Adjoining is suitable toddler accommodation for
sanitary purposes, within full view of an adult person.
In another room there are collapsible metal framed
camp beds, complete with pillow and blanket, again
with the same picture designation provided on the
clothes.
In this way a child is taught at a very early age
the essentials of cleanliness, the good healthy habits,
etc., of a normal individual, whilst at the same time
receiving an adequate amount of rest and discipline.
(16) SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS
OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
The scheme whereby you carry out medical examinations
for the Essex County Council in connection with
the Barking Abbey School and the day school of the