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CHILD GUIDANCE.
Twelve cases were referred for examination and treatment at
the Psychiatric Department of the local hospital.
MILK IN SCHOOLS.
A return to the Ministry of Education showed that on a single
day in October, 1954, 88.95% of the pupils in attendance at
Primary and Secondary Schools received milk.
SCHOOL MEALS SERVICE.
The total number of meals served during 1954 was 1.184,430.
A return to the Ministry of Education showed that on a single
day in October. 66.64% of the pupils in attendance at Primary and
Secondary Schools received a mid-day meal.
Further progress was made during the year with new Canteen
provision. At the new St. George's Bickley C.E. Primary School,
a kitchen for 150 meals daily has been completed and will be taken
into use at the beginning of the Spring Term. 1955. Plans for the
enlargement of the kitchen at Pickhurst County Primary School, to
cater for 500 meals a day, have been submitted to and approved
by the Committee.
EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS
One hundred and forty-six children were examined by the
School Medical Officers in respect of fitness for employment out
of school hours. Fit certificates were issued in every instance.
BROMLEY SCHOOLS' BOOT CLUB.
There were no outstanding occurrences in connection with this
Club during the year 1954.
Total contributions from members £471
Cost of purchases made during year £501
Number of purchases 465
WELFARE—PROVISION OF CLOTHING.
During the year 17 applications were received, as a result of
which 21 children of necessitous families were provided with
clothing at a total cost of £180 Is. 7½d.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN SCHOOLS.
The number of cases of notifiable infectious diseases in
children of school age showed a substantial decrease during 1954,
compared with the figures for the previous year.