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Continuation Schools.
There are now two Continuation Schools in the Borough, viz.,
the Shakespeare Institute and the Lister Institute.
No scheme of Routine Medical Inspection has been carried
out in the past, but an annual Inspection is now being arranged
for the pupils in attendance at these Schools.
Hitherto the Head Teachers of these Institutes have been
empowered to refer cases to the School Medical Officer for advice,
and treatment if necessary.
Scholarship Children.
All scholarship children are medically examined soon after
taking up their scholarships. The schools at which such scholarships
are held are:—
Provided by the Authority:
(1) The Grove Central School.
(2) The Russell Central School.
(3) The West Ham Secondary School.
(4) The Plaistow Secondary School.
Aided by the Authority:
(5) St. Angela's High School for Girls.
(6) West Ham High School for Girls.
(7) A few boys hold their scholarships at St. Bonaventure's.
Xos. 3, 4, 5, and (5 above have been dealt with as separate
reports.
SCHEME OF MEDICAL INSPECTION AT THE
CENTRAL SCHOOLS PROVIDED BY THE AUTHORITY.
There are two Central Schools, namely, The Grove School,
Forest Gate, and The Russell School, Plaistow.
At the present time there are two examinations in the year,
one in September at which all newly entered scholarship children
are inspected, whilst 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.
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