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time for the work of the inspection clinic and medical inspection
in the schools. The following gentlemen were
engaged :—
Dr. H. S. Burnell-Jones (20th January to 3rd April).
Dr. F. C. Borrow (6th April to 17th June).
Dr. A. H. G. Burton (20th July—still engaged).
On the 10th January the School Nurse (Miss Radford)
left. Mrs. Richardson was appointed to the vacant position
and remained until the 18th April. Miss Bagshawe, the
present School Nurse, commenced her duties on the 28th
April. The duties of the School Nurse are as follows :—
(1) (a) To visit homes of those children in whom defects
have been found after medical inspection, and
to do all in her power to secure those defects
being remedied.
(b) To carry out systematic inspections for
ness under Section 122 of the Children Act,
1908.
(c) When so directed by the School Medical Officer,
to assist the School Dentist.
(d) To carry out treatment of minor defects in the
school clinic as directed by the School Medical
Officer.
(2) To attend at the offices of the School Medical Officer
during the official hours (9 a.m.—1 p.m., 2—5 p.m.)
unless engaged in outdoor work.
(3) To keep such books as may be required, including a
diary of visits.
(4) To perform any other duties, incident to her office,
which may be necessary and required.
(5) To act generally under the immediate instructions of
the School Medical Officer.