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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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| MIXED. | INFANTS. | |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant School Medical Officer | C. K. Rawes, m.b. | |
| Head Teacher | Miss Hulhoven. | |
| Accommodation | 128 | 86 |
| Average No. on Roll | Mixed and Infants 199 | |
| No. of Parents objecting | 1 (Department not stated) | |
| Time per Inspection | six minutes | six minutes |
| No. referred for subsequent examination | ||
| No. to whom directions for treatment given | 29 ("Departments not stated) | |
| No. referred to S.M.O. as suitable for visiting by L.H. Visitor | 30 | 13 |
| Disturbances of School arrangements by Med. Inspection | no | no |
Comments of A.S.M.O.—For Dr. Rawes* comments see Furness Road
School.
Type—I. L-shaped single storey building, partly new, separate class
rooms.
Site—Partially shut in.
Playground—Tar paved, well drained, good condition.
Sanitary Conveniences—-
Boys . . 3 separate VV.C.s with flushing cisterns.
Girls ... 4 separate VV.C.s with flushing cisterns.
Infants ... 4 separate VV.C.s with flushing cisterns.
Urinals—Senior Boys 15-ft. lineal, Infant Boys 9-ft. lineal.
Lavatory Basins—Six glazed stoneware.
Drinking Water—Two water fountains with metal cups.
Class Room Walls—Hard plaster.
General Cleanliness of School—Clean.
Desks—Mixed, dual and long.
Lighting—Good, but direction of source of light faulty. Window to
floor area, 1 in 4.9.
Heating—Closed stoves.
Ventilation—Good. Available window opening to floor area 1 in 9.7.
Cloak Rooms—Well lighted and ventilated.