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The moral effect of this action was immediately reflected
in an improved standard of cleanliness among many
of those children who are constantly sent home by a School
Nurse.
It is only necessary to prosecute the hardened and
habitual offender, and to have effect, no delay beyond a
reasonable period in which to cleanse the child should be
allowed. When parents realize that proceedings are instituted
without delay, I anticipate there will be very few
habitual offenders.
It remains a fact that many children return to School
after the holidays in an unsatisfactory condition, so the
School Nurses inspect every child in the Schools within the
first fortnight of each term.
There is no doubt that the only way to cure verminous
heads is by frequent and regular inspection by the School
Nurses of every scholar in the Schools.
It is gratifying to note that there has been a very
marked improvement in the standard of cleanliness during
the past ten or twelve years due to the persistent and tactful
work of the School Nurses in this somewhat unsavoury
duty.
Parents are advised to have their girls' hair kept short
during School life.
Legal proceedings were taken under the School Attendance
Bye-Laws in ten cases during the year.
(b) Tonsils and Adenoids.
There were 113 children suffering from enlarged tonsils
and adenoids referred for treatment during the year.
(c) Tuberculosis.
Any children suspected by the School Medical Officer
are referred to the Surrey County Council Tuberculosis
Officer, Dr. Cameron Renwick, for his opinion, observation
and treatment, if necessary.
(d) Skin Disease.
Impetigo and ringworm of the body and scalp are the
skin diseases chiefly met with among the children.
There were 16 cases of ringworm of the scalp referred
for treatment during the year.