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This period covers the change which took place in 1947 from the Ministry's previous
four point classification. It will be seen that the figures showed initial instability, due
largely to uncertainty of interpretation of the new categories. Moreover, there are many
factors which can influence this essentially subjective assessment, so that there remains
some doubt how far even the more recent figures can be regarded as giving a valid comparisor
Some caution should therefore be exercised in drawing any conclusions from the apparent fal]
in the proportions assessed to either the "Good" or the "Poor" general condition. There is
no doubt, however, that the health of the children is satisfactory.
Medical Inspection Rooms. This section can appropriately be concluded with a note or
the conditions under which medical inspections are carried out. The Standards under the
School Premises Regulations do not specify separate accommodation for medical inspection
purposes, merely requiring that suitable accommodation shall always be available at any time
during school hours for the inspection of pupils by medical officers, dental officers and
nurses. Furthermore, the accommodation for such inspection shall be well and suitably
lighted and heated, and should be conveniently accessible to a closet, and every room provid
for such purposes shall include a wash basin with a supply of hot and cold water.
In a number of the older schools medical rooms are not available, and consequently
inspections have to be carried out in classrooms, or other rooms. However, in the newer
schools a medical suite is included.
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