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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Leyton 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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SCHOOL MEDICAL SERVICE.
School Population and Attendance.—I am indebted to the Director of Education for the following information regarding school population and attendance:—
| Elementary Schools. | No. of Schools. (Departments). | No. on Rolls. | Average Attendance. | Percentage Attendance. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Boys' | 7 | 1,484 | 1,368 | 92 |
| Senior Girls' | 7 | 1,499 | 1,365 | 91 |
| Junior Boys' | 4 | 968 | 894 | 92 |
| Junior Girls' | 4 | 954 | 878 | 92 |
| Junior Mixed | 6 | 1,896 | 1,750 | 92 |
| Infants' | 15 | 4,205 | 3,595 | 85 |
| Non-provided (Mixed) | 1 | 257 | 220 | 86 |
| Central (Mixed) | 2 | 940 | 883 | 94 |
| Totals | 46 | 12,203 | 10,953 | 90 |
| Schools— | ||||
| Roman Catholic | 1 | 257 | 220 | 86 |
| Council | 18 | 11,946 | 10,733 | 90 |
| Totals | 19 | 12,203 | 10,953 | 90 |
The figures given above relate to the financial year ended
March 31st, 1939.
During the financial year specified, attendances for a total of
six sessions in respect of one Infants' Departments were disregarded
under the Board of Education Regulations owing to the attendance
falling below 60 per cent. in consequence of epidemic sickness.
Co-ordination—
The Medical Officer of Health is also School Medical Officer,
and the other members of the medical staff of the Public Health
Department are all actively engaged in school medical work.
All medical and specialist services available for the school
child are available for the pre-school child.