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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—KEBLE MEMORIAL (Non-provided).
| BOYS. | GIRLS. | INFANTS. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant School Medical Officer | C. E. A. | Armitage, m.a., | M.B. |
| Head Teacher | Miss S. Rose. | Miss E. Clifford | Miss E. Turnbull. |
| No. of Parents objecting | 2 | ||
| Accommodation | 175 | 227 | 130 |
| Average No. on Roll | 165 | 233 | 154 |
| Time per Inspection | ten minutes. | ten minutes. | ten minutes. |
| No. referred for subsequent examination | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| No. to whom directions for treatment given | 12 | 23 | 30 |
| No. referred to S.M.O. as suitable for visiting by L.H. Visitor | 2 | none | 1 |
| Disturbances of School arrangements by Med. Inspection | no | no | no |
Comments of A.S.M.O.—Dr. Armitage says : "I find that the parents are
taking more interest in the examination of their children and that
they are beginning to realize that what is being done is for the good
of the children There have been cases, and I may mention especially
cardiac and choreic cases, where it has been found necessary to lessen
the amount of physical exercises and even to stop these exercises. The
state of the teeth generally has been improved and it is not now unP5
usual, at any rate in the case of the older children, to find that carious
teeth have been properly filled. I would also like to add that most of
the parents seem grateful when advice is given."
Type—III. Three storey block, with separate classrooms, opening into
through ventilated corridor.
Site—Open on three sides, one side closely abuts on houses.
Playground—Small portion tar paved, remainder earth, bad condition.
Sanitary Conveniences—
Boys 4 separate W.C.s with 2 gallon flushing cisterns.
Girls 13 separate W.C.s with 2 gallon flushing cisterns.
Infants 4 separate W.C.s with 2 gallon flushing cisterns.
Urinals—Senior Boys 21-ft. lineal, Infant Boys 8-ft. lineal.
Lavatory Basins—Boys 5, Girls 5, Infants 5.
Drinking Water—Taps in each department, but no drinking cups.
Class Room Walls—Internal surface rough brickwork, lower part
painted, upper coloured.
General Cleanliness of School—Fairly clean.
Desks—New dual desks.
Lighting—Good. Window to floor area 1 in 4.3.
Heating—Hot water pipes and radiators.
Ventilation—Good. Available window opening to floor area 1 in 7.4.
Cloak Rooms—Light and ventilation good.