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PROVISION OF MILK AND MEALS IN SCHOOLS
During the year 1970, the total number of meals served was 3,348,000
of which 154,080 were free.
Forty-two schools were served by kitchens on the premises and seven
by container meals.
The milk in schools scheme has continued and one-third pint bottles
of milk are provided for all primary school children.
EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN
Under Section 59 of the Education Act 1944, education authorities
are empowered to prohibit or restrict the employment of a child if they
consider it would be prejudicial to his health or otherwise render him
unfit to obtain the full benefit of the education provided for him.
All children must, therefore be medically examined before taking up
employment.
Number of children examined and found fit for employment
during 1970 282
REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL SCHOOL DENTAL OFFICER
During 1970 the dental treatment which was carried out in the clinics
was firmly based on conservation. This is supported by an analysis of the
annual statistics. The ratio of permanent teeth filled to each extracted was
7 to 1 and that of the deciduous teeth was 2.8 to 1. This compares favourably
with the national averages of 6 to 1 and 0.8 to 1, respectively.
Staff Changes
On the 13th March we lost the services of a full-time Dental Officer,
who had been with us for six years, working at the Honeypot Lane and
Tenby Road Clinics but were fortunate in being able to appoint another
Dental Officer who was able to take over the services without a break.
The service at Caryl Thomas clinic was increased by six sessions per
week as a result of the appointment of a Dental Officer who also attended
two days at Tenby Road clinic, this enabling the Honeypot Lane clinic to be
worked full-time. Unfortunately, this Officer resigned for personal
reaons after only three months service and up to the end of the year we
were unable to secure a suitable replacement.