View report page

96
It is only those cases allotted to the last class which are dealt with by the
County Council. During the year, four cases,—viz.: D.W., 7 years; I.L., 6
years; H.A., 8 years ; A.L. 15 years—were reported to the Middlesex Council.
During 1920, Dr. Strong examined 28 cases, which were classified as
follows:—
Class I. no case
Class II. 1 case
Class III. 2 cases (residential)
21 ,, (day schools)
Class IV. 4 cases
M. D. SCHOOL.
In April, the Council agreed to raise a loan of £1,000 to pay half the cost
of alterations to Nassau House and the purchase of furniture.
On the 26th August, 1920, I attended, by invitation of the Managers, at
Nassau House, Enfield Highway.
In my address to them, I stated that I, myself, undertook to examine all
Edmonton children before signing the special form for their admission to the
school; I advocated the appointment of one Medical Officer to the school and
that in accordance with the instructions of the Board of Education, the officer
be the S.M.O. of Edmonton or Enfield, or if neither were able to undertake this
additional duty, that the services of a London specialist in mental diseases should
be secured, whose experience would enable him to give the Managers trust,
worthy advice. I pointed out that the duties of the Medical Officer of the
institution were very onerous and responsible, as all the scholars must be
examined every year and twice a year if the parents ask for it. There would
also be frequent re-grading of the scholars, either in an upward or downward
direction.
I regret to say, however, that the Managers gave no heed to my advice and
appointed to this responsible post a married woman, who is an ordinary medical
practitioner in Enfield.
Mrs. Ivereigh commenced her duties as Headmistress on September 1st.
The admission of scholars commenced from 15th November, 1920.
It was proposed to find room for 36 scholars from each district, but
ultimately only half that number were provided for, so that there is a list of
Edmonton children waiting to be admitted when there is room.