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SCHEME OF MEDICAL INSPECTION AT THE
CENTRAL SCHOOLS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHORITY.
The two Central Schools, namely The Grove School, Stratford
and The Russell School, Custom House, were transferred during
the year to new premises, erected on sites at Forest Gate and
Upton Park respectively.
At the present time there are two examinations in the year,
one in September at which all newly entered scholarship children
are inspected. The second examination takes place during the
second quarter of the year, and comprises all scholars who are
in their third year and due to leave at midsummer. At either of
these examinations it is open for the Headmasters to submit as
"specials" any scholars not due for examination where retarded
progress or some definite ailment or condition makes it appear
advisable. The Head may also consult with the School Medical
Officer between school visits on any case where it is not deemed
advisable to await the next medical inspection.
The same routine procedure of following up by Nurse's visits
and re-inspection by the Assistant School Medical Officer, obtain
as in the case of the Elementary Schools. The Committee's
Oculist, X-Ray Specialist, School Clinic and Hospital arrangements
for the operative treatment of Tonsils and Adenoids are
available for cases needing it.
The arrangements for the recovering of cost of treatment
from parents is undertaken by the Education Officer's Department;
the scale of charges is in accordance with the schedule of income
adopted by the Authority.
The Grove Central School.
Two routine medical examinations were carried out at this
School during 1932.
In July, 100 children of the "leaving group" were inspected.
Very few defects needing treatment were found, i.e., 3 per cent,
only- This implies that when medical attention was required it
was obtained during the School career.