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Seaford, 5; Edgar Lee Home, 4; Hawkenbury, 4; Cleveland, 4;
Coldash, 3; Hayling Island, 3; Maidenhead, 2; Northcourt
Hospital, 2; Kearsney, 2; Brookland, 1; Sternthwaite, 1;
Dover, 1.
The conditions for which children were sent included the
following:—Debility, 59; Heart Disease, 9; Rheumatism, 8;
Bronchitis, 7; Anaemia, 7; Asthma, 5; Chorea, 4; Pneumonia, 4;
Malnutrition, 3; Fibrosis, 2; Adenitis, 2; Otorrhoea, 2; and
1 each of the following—Alopecia, Abscess, Nephritis, Suspected
Tuberculosis, Paralysis, post-Encephalitis, Epilepsy and
Blepharitis.
In addition, 29 new cases were sent away in conjunction with
the Walthamstow Association of Tuberculosis Care Helpers, in
addition to 10 cases remaining over from 1929.
A total of 17 new cases were admitted to Brookfield Hospital, in
addition to 11 cases remaining over from 1929.
Thus a grand total of 166 children were sent to Homes and
Institutions by your Committee during 1930, in addition to the
55 cases remaining over from 1929.
It will be realised what an enormous amount of work this has
entailed for Mr. Longman and his assistant colleagues, and for the
local branch of the Invalid Children's Aid Association.
18. NURSERY SCHOOL.
Your Committee provide one Nursery School at Low Hall Lane
with accommodation for 150 children. The buildings form three
sides of a square with full access to fresh air and sunshine, and are
constructed of timber framing (lined with asbestos sheeting) on
concrete foundation. The cost (excluding site) was £3,725.
representing £24 17s. Od. per place.
The cost of equipment totalled £641, and included the following
items:—Tables and Chairs, £290: Kitchen, £144; Educational
Apparatus and Toys, £117; Cupboards, £64: and Staff Room
Furniture, £26. The amusements include a "Jungle Gym,"
Sandpit, Slides and Swings. Pets are also kept.
The following is a summary of the daily procedure drawn up by
your Director of Education :—
8.30 to 9.30 Arrival of children. Examination of children by
the School Nurse. Overalls. Hygiene (cleaning
of teeth, drinks of water, handkerchief practice,
baths). Attention to flowers and pets. Care
of schoolroom, dusting of tables, chairs, etc.
Setting of tables for mid-morning lunch.
Free play.