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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 1910
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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| BOYS. | GIRLS. | INFANTS. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant School Medical Officer | W. Walker, M.R.C.S., ETC. | T. Smurthwaite, L.M.S.S.A. | T. Smurthwaite, L.M.S.S.A. |
| Head Teacher | C. F. Sykes. | Miss I. Webster | Miss A. L. King |
| Accommodation | 400 | 400 | 424 |
| Average No. on Roll | 402 | 393 | 365 |
| No. of Parents objecting | 6 | (dep. not stated) | |
| Time per Inspection | 10 minutes. | 10 to 15 minutes | 10 to 15 minutes |
| No. referred for subsequent examination | 14 | 10 | 16 |
| No. to whom directions for treatment given | 68 | 25 | 53 |
| No. referred to S.M.O. as suitable for visiting by L.H. Visitor | 26 | 3 | 17 |
| Disturbances of School arrangements by Med. Inspection | no | no | no |
Comments of A.S.M.O.—Dr. Smurthwaite has been struck with the
large number of carious teeth and with their neglect. Re-examination
often discloses the subsidence of enlarged tonsils. Lateral
curvature of the spine due to faulty posture was common. "The
nutrition, especially of the long-headed types, was very deficient,
and rather pointed to suspicion of tubercular tendency."
Comments of A.S.M.O.—For Dr. Walker's comments see Princess
Frederica School.
Type—Transition IV. and VI. Modern school, central hall, thre
storeys.
Site—Open, elevated.
Playground—Tar paved, well drained, good condition.
Sanitary Conveniences—
Boys 9 svphonic latrines, automatic flushing.
Girls 10 syphonic latrines, automatic flushing.
Infants 14 syphonic latrines, automatic flushing.
Urinals—Senior Boys 72-ft. lineal, Infant Boys 35-ft. lineal.
Lavatory Basins—Boys 12, Girls 12, Infants 12.
Drinking Water—Four water fountains with metal cups.
Class Room Walls—Glazed brick dado, hard plaster above.
General Cleanliness of School—Unsatisfactory.
Desks—New dual desks.
Lighting—Good. Window to floor area 1 in 7.8.
Heating—Hot water radiators.
Ventilation—Good. Available window openings to floor area 1 in 0.8.
Cloak Rooms—Well lighted and ventilated.