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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
Willesden 1909
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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School—DUDDEN HILL (Provided).
| Average number of Children on Roll | 1.263 | ||
| Number of f hildren medically inspected | 561 | ||
| No of Parents objecting | 6 | ||
| INFANTS. | BOYS. | GIRLS. | |
| Assistant School Medical Officer | J. Mechan, m.e. | P. Evans, | M.d. |
| Head Teacher | Miss L. K. Finch | J. Kelly | Miss M. Platts. |
| Accommodation | 1909 1910 45° 400 | 1909 1910 400 No alt. | 1909 1910 400 No alt. |
| Average No. on Roll | 422 | 410 | 411 |
| Time per Inspection | eight minutes | fifteen minutes | fifteen minutes |
| No. referred for subsequent examination | 12 | 38 | 65 |
| No. to whom directions for treatment given | 53 | 60 | 102 |
| No referred to S.M.O. as suitable for visiting by L.H. Visitor | 15 | 5 | 5 |
Comments of A.S.M.O.—Dr. Evans says that "the scheme seems to
be very well planned and to be working well, and I think it
is doing a great deal of good to the children." Dr. Evans makes
several suggestions which have received consideration.
Type—V. Modern school, central hall, three storeys.
Site—Open, elevated position.
Playground—Tar paved, well drained, good condition.
Sanitary Conveniences—
Boys 8 syphonic latrines, automatic Hushing.
Girls 10 syphonic latrines, automatic flushing.
Infants 9 syphonic latrines, automatic flushing.
Urinals—Senior Boys 52-ft. lineal, Infant Boys 28-ft. lineal.
Lavatory Basins—Boys 6, Girls 6, Infants 8. ^
Drinking Water—Three water fountains with metal cups.
Class Room Walls and general Cleanliness of School—Glazed brick
dado, hard plaster above—clean.
Desks—Modern double desks
Lighting—Good.
Heating—Hot water pipes and radiators.
V entilation—Good.
Cloak Rooms—Lighting and ventilation good.