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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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School KILBURN PARK ROAD (Provided).
| GIRLS. | INFANTS. | |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant School Medical, Officer | J. Macfarlane, | M.B. |
| Head Teacher | Mrs. Brougham. | Mrs. Brougham. |
| Accommodation | 150 | *74 |
| Average No. on Roll | Infants and Girls 346 | |
| No. of Parents objecting | - | — |
| Time per Inspection | eight minutes | eight minutes |
| No. referred for subsequent examination | 4 (Departments not stated) | |
| No. to whom directions for treatment given | 27 (Departmentsnot stated) | |
| No. referred S.M.O. as suitable ror visiting by L. H. Visitor | none | none |
| Disturbances of School arrangements by Med. : Inspection | no | |
Comments oj A.S.M.O.—For Dr. Macfarlane's comments see Cambridge
Road School.
Type—11. and 111. (combined), two storey building.
Site—Shut in.
Playground—Tar paved, well drained, good condition.
Sanitary Conveniences—
Girls 4 separate W.C.s with flushing cisterns
Infants 3 separate W.C.s with flushing cisterns
Urinals—Infant Boys 9-ft. 6-in. lineal.
Lavatory Basins—Infants 3, Girls 3.
Drinking Water—One water fountain, two metal cups.
Class Room Walls—Hard plaster, painted dado.
General Cleanliness of School—Dirty.
Desks—New dual desks.
Lighting—Good, but direction of source faulty in several rooms. Window
to floor area 1 in 2.2.
Heating—Open fireplaces and hot water pipes.
Ventilation—Good. Available window openings to floor area 1 in 7.5.
Cloak Rooms—Lighting and ventilation good.