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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- MORA ROAD (Provided).
| BOYS. | GIRLS. | INFANTS. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant School Medical Officer | W. R. Soden, m.d. | ||
| Head Teacher | T. J. Hinde | Miss M. Fielding | Miss E. Dive |
| Accommodation | 400 | 400 | 400 |
| Average No. on Roll | 272 | 274 | 286 |
| No. of Parents objecting | 1 | ||
| Time per Inspection | six minutes | six minutes | six minutes |
| No. referred for subsequent examination | 2 | — | — |
| No. to whom directions for treatment given | 13 | 14 | 16 |
| No. referred to S.M.O. as suitable for visiting by L.H. Visitor | 3 | 2 | S |
| Disturbances of School arrangements by Med. Inspection | no | no | no |
Comments of A.S.M.O.—Dr. Soden says: "The small proportion of
children to whom directions for treatment are given is due, I think,
to the fact that in the neighbourhood of Mora Road the parents are
careful of their children, and have defects remedied before seen—
frequently adenoids and tonsils have been removed, and also, though
less frequently, sight is corrected with glasses. I find a large
number of parents welcome any suggestions as to the health of their
children."
Type—Transition IV. and VI. Modern school, central hall, two storeys.
Site—Open.
Playground—Tar paved, good condition, well drained.
Sanitary Conveniences—
Boys 8 syphonic latrines, automatic flushing.
Girls 16 syphonic latrines, automatic flushing.
. Infants 7 syphonic latrines, automatic flushing.
Urinals—Senior Boys 70-ft. lineal, Infant Boys 33-ft. lineal.
Lavatory Basins—Boys and Girls 22, Infants 10.
Drinking Water—Three water fountains with metal cups.
Class Room Walls—Glazed brick dado, hard plaster above.
General Cleanliness of School—Ciean
Desks—New dual desks.
Lighting—Good. Window to floor area 1 in 8.0.
Heating—Hot water pipes and radiators.
Ventilation—Good. Available window openings to floor area 1 in 9.2.
Cloak Rooms—Lighting and ventilation good.