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In view of the short period of daily attendance it was very
difficult to arrange for these routine medical inspections in school
premises, and arrangements were, therefore, made to conduct the
routine medical inspections at the Council's Health Centres at
Leyton Green and Park House.
Routine medical inspection of pupils born in 1926 was commenced
on 6th December, 1939. In order to interfere as little as
possible these inspections were arranged at such times as the
children were not receiving instruction in School.
Uncleanliness inspections were carried out on the school
premises by the School Nurses.
The abnormal conditions arising out of the war, the large
scale evacuation of Leyton school children, and the allocation of
school medical service staff to additional duties in connection with
the A.R.P. Casualty Service, have all contributed to making the
year 1939 one of exceptional difficulty. By virtue of the close
relationship existing between your Health Department and your
Education Office, and with the cordial co-operation of your Director
of Education and Evacuation Officer (Mr. Staton) and his staff,
it has been possible to provide adequate school medical services
both in Leyton and in the Reception Area.

Of 2,618 children who were examined in the code age-groups,
2,393 (or over 91 per cent.) were accompanied by their parents.
B.—Other Inspections.
Special Inspections.
The number of special inspections during the year was 5,108
comparing with 7,108 during the previous year.
Re-inspections.
The number of re-inspections during 1939 was 5,565.