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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—HOLY TRINITY, HIGH ROAD, AND CANTER BURY ROAD (Non-provided).
| BOYS. | GIRLS. | INFANTS. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant School Medical Officer | H. Knox, l.r.c.p. | ||
| Head Teacher | G. Chappie | Miss R. Thornton | Miss C. Harris |
| Accommodation | 166 | 180 | 204 |
| Average No. on Roll | 173 | 174 | 204 |
| No. of Parents objecting | 2(Depts not stated) | ||
| Time per Inspection | twelve minutes | twelve minutes | twelve minutes |
| No. referred for subsequent examination | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| No. to whom directions for treatment given | 39 | 52 | 54 |
| No referred to S.M.O. as suitable for visiting by L.H. Visitor | 4 | 3 | none |
| Disturbances of School arrangements by Med. Inspection | no | no | no |
Comments of A.S.M.O.—Dr. Knox says: "This year I am very pleased
to say a very marked improvement in the condition of children has
taken place, more especially as regards clothing and cleanliness.
Unfortunately, not so much attention is paid to teeth and tonsils by
parents as one would wish, as seen in cases of re-examination for
second year."
Type—I. Boys, single storey, three class rooms, classes not separated in
main room; Girls and Infants, two storeys, classes in main rooms
not separated, no corridor, class rooms open one into another.
Site—Shut in (Girls and Infants).
Playground—Tar paved, well drained, good condition.
Sanitary Conveniences—
Boys 4 syphonic latrines, automatic flushing.
Girls 8 syphonic latrines, automatic flushing.
Infants 3 syphonic latrines, automatic flushing.
Urinals—Senior Boys 19-ft. lineal, Infant Boys 15-ft. lineal.
Lavatory Basins—Boys 4, Girls 4, Infants 3.
Drinking Water—Boys, Girls and Infants, one' tap each over lavatory
basins.
Class Room Walls—Brickwork painted dado.
General Cleanliness of School—Fairly clean.
Desks—Mixed, majority long desks, unsatisfactory.
Lighting—Indifferent. Direction of source of light faulty. Window to
floor area 1 in 5.2.
Heating—Closed stoves and open fireplaces.
Ventilation.— Bad. Available window opening to floor area 1 in 22.7.
Cloak Rooms—Lighting and ventilation good.