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Two automatic flushing tanks have been installed at Coppermill
Road Schools to prevent silting up of the surface water drains. New
lavatory basins with hot and cold water supplies are in hand at various
schools.
All the external lavatories have been distempered.
Routine inspections have been made by the Sanitary Inspectorate
and minor defects reported and remedied.
5. MEDICAL INSPECTION
The following gives a summary of the returns:—
A. Periodic Medical Inspections—
Entrants 1,863
Second Age Group 2,961
Third Age Group 2,178
Others 548
Total 7,550
B. Other Inspections—
Special Inspections 2,374
Re inspections 2,947
Total 5,321
Owing to the increase in the number of children on the school
rolls (21.9%) since 1947 and the consequent overcrowding of
accommodation it was not always possible for medical inspection to
take place under satisfactory conditions. Special facilities have
been provided in the newer schools.
6. REVIEW OF THE FACTS DISCLOSED BY
MEDICAL INSPECTION
(N.B.—The numbers given below refer to medical and special inspection
at schools and do not include other examinations at clinics).