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parent, and when such have been made they have usually been
due to misunderstanding or, in one or two cases, to the desire
of the parents to avoid a too critical inspection as to the
child's cleanliness. It is. however, unnecessary to obtain the
parents' consent to examine any child attending the schools
if the latter is suspected. The value of medical inspection is
becoming more and more appreciated, especially where persistent
efforts are mad© to see that defects are remedied.
Schools Inspected.
The population of Finchley at the recent Census was
39,425, and there are about 4,201 children on the rolls of the
Elementary Schools. There are 7 of these schools, comprising
15 separate departments.
The " Provided" Schools are:—
Squires Lane Average number on roll, 1911 880
Long Lane „ „ „ 1008
Albert Street „ „ „ 837
The "Non-Provided Schools are:—
St. Mary's Average number on roll, 1911 454
St. John's „ „ „ 274
Holy Trinity „ „ „ 423
Christ Church „ „ „ 325
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