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SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE
There are 66 primary and 23 secondary schools in the Borough. We also have
two special schools. The Bentry Special School caters for educationally subnormal
pupils, and Faircross Special School for delicate and physically handicapped
pupils.
At the end of the year, numbers on roll were as follows:-
Primary schools 16,009
Secondary schools 11,432
Special schools 314
Total 27,755
MINOR AILMENTS CLINICS
Minor ailments sessions at which a doctor was present were held at the
following clinics:-
Annie Prendergast Friday a.m.
Becontree Avenue Monday and Thursday a.m.
Central Monday to Friday 9-10 a.m.
Five Elms Monday p.m., Friday a.m.
Ford Road Monday a.m., Friday a.m.
Julia Engwell Monday to Friday 9-10 a.m.
Leys Monday p.m.
Marks Gate Friday a.m.
Oxlow Lane Wednesday a.m.
Porters Avenue Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9-10 a.m.
Upney Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9-10 a.m.
A total of 1,825 pupils were seen during the year.
MEDICAL INVIGILATION OF SCHOOL MEALS SERVICE STAFF
In order to minimise the risk of spread of infection, the health history
of all staff employed in the school meals service is obtained and reviewed by
a member of the medical staff. Medical examinations are then arranged for
appropriate cases, together with laboratory investigation where necessary.
During the year, the medical histories of 390 candidates were reviewed.
Further investigations were made in 138 cases, and only two cases were
rejected.
SELECTIVE SCHOOL MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
Following a successful pilot scheme for the selective medical examination
of school leavers at two senior schools, the Education Committee agreed the
scheme and it was extended to all senior schools during the year.
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