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Tonsils and Adenoids.
Out of 288 children referred for treatment, 38 received treatment
either privately or through a hospital, whilst 8 were treated under
the Education Authority's scheme. Arrangements have now been
made whereby children requiring operative treatment for enlarged
tonsils and adenoids can obtain this at one of the local hospitals,
the Education Committee accepting responsibility for the fee.
Re-payments are claimed from the parents in accordance with the
following scale:—

As the arrangements did not become effective till late in the
year, the number so treated was few. Before a child is sent for
operation, it receives, if need be, dental treatment and is kept under
observation for some weeks, as not infrequently the removal of
carious teeth or the disappearance of an infective catarrh obviates
the need for operative interference.
Vision.
140 cases of Visual Defect were submitted for Refraction at
the School Eye Clinic, whilst 1 child was treated at the local
hospital. In 129 cases spectacles were prescribed and provided,
and 1 case was referred to hospital for further treatment.
Dental Defects.
703 children were treated by the School Dentist under the
Local Education Authority's Scheme. Further, 23 attended the
Dental Clinic and were referred elsewhere for treatment, e.g.,
hospital, and 113 attended the Clinic but refused treatment. 65
children had treatment by private dentists.
OPEN-AIR EDUCATION.
There are no facilities in this district for open-air education
beyond the holding of playground classes, and I am not aware
that this is practised to any appreciable extent.