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SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE
There are 63 primary schools in the Borough.
In September 1970, the Local Education Authority brought into
effect plans for comprehensive secondary education. The number of
secondary schools was reduced from 23 to 12 comprehensive units. Most
schools still occupied a number of separate premises which did not
make any easier the task of administering the School Health Service.
We also have two special schools. The Bentry Special School caters
for educationally sub-normal pupils and Faircross Special School for
delicate and physically handicapped pupils.
A unit for partially hearing pupils is established at Eastbury
Infant's School.
At the end of the year, numbers on roll were as follows:-
Primary schools 16,493
Secondary schools .. •• 11,368
Special schools 300
Total 28,l6l
SCHOOL CONSULTATIVE 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, Tuesday and Thursday 9-9.30 a.
Five Elms Monday p.m., Friday a.m.
Ford Road Monday a.m., Friday a.m.
Julia Engwell Monday to Friday 9 - 9.30 a.m.
Leys Monday p.m.
Marks Gate Friday a.m.
Oxlow Lane Wednesday a.m.
Porters Avenue Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 - 9.30
A total of 1,487 pupils were seen during the year.
SCHOOL MEDICAL INSPECTIONS
Routine school medical inspections are carried out on:-
(a) pupils entering primary school,
(b) pupils in their last year at primary school, and
(c) where considered necessary on pupils in their last year at
secondary school.
In addition, pupils entering the Borough from other areas and children
found to require observation or treatment are followed up as necessary.
Particular attention is paid to pupils at the special schools.
Number of special inspections 1,917
Number of re-inspections 1,703
3,620
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