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Leyton 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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SCHOOL MEDICAL SERVICE.
School Population and Attendance.—I am indebted to the Director of Education for the following information regarding school population and attendance:—
| Elementary Schools. | No. of Schools (Departments) | No. on Rolls. | Average Attendance. | Percentage Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Boys' | 7 | 1,574 | 1,446 | 92 |
| Senior Girls' | 7 | 1,637 | 1,485 | 91 |
| Junior Boys' | 4 | 1,020 | 934 | 91 |
| Junior Girls' | 4 | 991 | 907 | 92 |
| Junior Mixed | 6 | 1,882 | 1,712 | 91 |
| Infants' | 15 | 4,315 | 3,597 | 83 |
| Non-provided (Mixed | 1 | 277 | 241 | 87 |
| Central (Mixed) | 2 | 960 | 901 | 94 |
| Totals | 46 | 12,656 | 11,223 | 89 |
| Schools— | ||||
| Church of England | — | — | — | — |
| Roman Catholic | 1 | 277 | 241 | 87 |
| Council | 18 | 12,379 | 10,982 | 89 |
| Totals | 19 | 12,656 | 11,223 | 89 |
The figures given above relate to the financial year ended
March 31st, 1938.
During the financial year specified, attendances for a total of
sixteen sessions in respect of two Infants' Departments were disregarded
under the Board of Education Regulations owing to the
attendance falling below 60 per cent. in consequence of epidemic
sickness.
Co-ordination.—The health of the school child is so closely
connected with that of the whole community that the School
Medical Service cannot be regarded as other than part of the Public
Health Service.