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There were 36 children on the books during 1924, compared
with 28 the previous year.
The physically defective children are periodically
examined by the School Medical Officer, and the Clinic,
being on the same premises, is always at hand should the
Head Teacher desire to consult the School Medical Officer
or Nurses about any of the children.
SCHOOL BATHS.
During the summer months 713 children, from the Boys'
and Girls' Departments of all the schools, attended the
Corporation Baths during school hours for instruction in
swimming.
In addition a number of pupils from Richmond Road
Boys' School attended the baths on Wednesdays, after
school hours, at their own expense.
SCHOOL CLINIC.
The Clinic and School Medical Officer are situated at
" Elmfield," London Road.
It is a great advantage having the office at the Clinic,
records and correspondence being always immediately available,
and the Clerk being on the premises to deal with
enquiries by parents and others when the Clinic is closed.
(a) Inspection Clinic.
The School Medical Officer holds his Inspection Clinic
on Tuesday and Friday mornings during School terms, when
he sees children referred to him by Nurses, Teachers, School
Attendance Officers, etc., advising as to their treatment and
disposal.
He also re-inspects children previously excluded from
School by him and also those under treatment for minor
ailments.
(b) Minor Ailments Clinic.
The Clinic is open at 9.15 a.m. on week-days when the
School Nurses carry out the treatment of minor ailments
under the direction of the School Medical Officer. No
charge is made, but a box is provided for voluntary contributions.