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Although the presence of parents somewhat increases the
average time spent upon each child at the inspection, every
effort is made to encourage their attendance, and it will be
seen that the response is very satisfactory. The advantages
of the parent being present are obvious, and I believe that
in the majority of cases the parents themselves go to much
inconvenience to attend, and may of the absentees would
come if it were at all possible.
In collaboration with the Secretary of Education, I drew
up a booklet containing advice upon matters relating to the
health of School Children in 1912. This is given to the
parents of all children examined, and to others wherever the
Nurse has occasion to visit. Except in cases of trivial defect,
absent parents are informed when any abnormal condition of
the child is detected.
Schools Inspected.
The estimated population of Finchley is 44,208, and
there were 4,478 children on the rolls of the Elementary
Schools at the end of 1913. There are eight of these schools,
comprising 17 separate departments.