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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 | T. Wi lson, f.r.c.s., Ireland. | J. Spurway, m.b. | J. Waithman, m.a., m.d. |
| Head Teacher | W. Dowdell. | Miss S. Gledhill. | Mrs. E. Morrall |
| Accommodation | 400 | 400 | 440 |
| Average No. on Roll | 425 | 494 | |
| No. of Parents objecting | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Time per Inspection | nine minutes | ten minutes | fifteen minutes |
| No. referred for subsequent examination | 6 | — | 6 |
| No. to whom directions for treatment given | 40 | 46 | Most of the children examined. |
| No. referred to S.M.O. as suitable for visiting by L.H. Visitor | - | 2 | - |
| Disturbances of School arrangements by Med. Inspection | no | no | no |
Comments of A.S.M.O.—Dr. Spurway remarks on the great improvement
in the condition of the children's heads, and hopes that
arrangements will soon be made for the treatment of children found
to be suffering from disease at school.
Comments of A.S.M.O.—Dr. Waithman says: "Everything has gone on
quite satisfactorily, and my experience is that the parents have
carried out all suggestions made and have appreciated the efforts
made to help them with regard to the health and advancement of
the welfare ot their children."
Type—VI. Modern school, central hall, three storeys.
Site—Open.
Playground—Tar paved, well drained, good condition.
Sanitary Conveniences—
Boys 7 syphonic latrines, automatic flushing.
Girls 10 syphonic latrines, automatic flushing.
Infants 9 syphonic latrines, automatic flushing.
Urinals—Senior Boys 32-ft. lineal, Infant Boys 32-ft. lineal.
Lavatory Basins—Boys 9, Girls 10, Infants 8.
Drinking Water—Two water fountains with metal cups.
Class Room Walls—Glazed brick dado, hard plaster above.
General Cleanliness of School—Clean.
Desks—New dual desks.
Lighting—Good. Window to floor area 1 in 7.4.
Heating—Hot water pipes and radiators.
Ventilation—Good. Available window openings to floor area 1 in 8.1.
Cloak Rooms—Lighting and ventilation good