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Arrangements are also made at the school health clinics for the
transference of sickly children to appropriately situated convalescent
homes to obtain for varying periods change of scene and air, and to
encourage recuperation from various ailments under ideal conditions.
It will be seen that the school health clinics are the focal points of
the service. From them radiate the lines of investigation and treatment
to be followed, and to them are directed all cases of difficulty and
sickness from the school population. The school medical officer must
be ever on the alert to detect incipient disease, deviation from the
normal, and to counsel, guide, comfort, and advise pupil and parent
alike, in the pursuit of positive health.
Other Special Inspections.
In addition to the above, special inspections are also undertaken
in connection with:—
(a) The ascertainment of Handicapped Pupils.
(b) The employment of children.
(c) The engagement of children in special courses of study, school
journeys, etc.
Summary of Inspections and Re-inspections.
Periodic Inspections:
At Schools 5,438
Special Inspections:
At Schools 258
At School Health Clinics 10,951
Handicapped Pupils 199
For Employment 26
For Special Courses etc. 395
Re-inspections at Schools 2,576