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The selected children were all previously medically
examined by the School staff as to cleanliness, suitability, and
freedom from contagion, and the Camp was visited by the
School Medical Officer.
(d) Four schools hold classes during the summer months
in the open air, on the flat roofs provided, and certain schools
hold classes in the neighbouring parks and recreation grounds.
(e) There is one Open Air Day School in the Borough at
Crosbv Road, Forest Gate, with places for 60 girls, from the
age of seven years upwards. The cases are recommended by
the School Medical Staff from their finding's at Medical Inspection.
The children are again examined by the Chief Assistant
School Medical Officer prior to admission. The scholars are
also periodically examined, and cases that have recovered
are referred back to the Elementary Schools. There
were 29 admissions and 31 discharges during the year. A
marked feature, following a period of stay at this School, is
in the wav of increased tonicity of nerve and muscle and
indirectlv nutrition. In addition to lessons in the open air at
this Institution, the children have the advantage of good meals,
a drink of milk in the morning, plenty of rest, spray baths
weekly, breathing exercises and handkerchief drill, tooth-brush
drill and medical attention at a neighbouring School Clinic as
required. During the vear 87 cases were so referred to the
Stratford Clinic, 350 visits in all being paid.
RESIDENTIAL OPEN AIR SCHOOLS.
(f) The Local Authority retains 15 beds at the Ogilvie
School of Recovery—for girls. The cases suitable are the
chronically delicate children found at Medical Inspection or
notified by the Teacher. The children are examined before
admission by one of the School Medical Staff. They are also
re-inspected six months after their return. A varying period
of six months or more is usually necessary to secure marked
permanent benefit.
During the year 12 girls were admitted and 15 returned,
all considerably benefited by their stay.
The Authority has a Residential Open Air School for 80
boys at Fyfield. This School provides all the essentials of
outdoor education, comprising fresh air, abundant food, ample
rest, games, and physical exercises in the open, and lessons