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The health of the children is under the constant supervision of
the Matron-in-Charge, assisted by a Sister and ten probationer
nurses. The medical staff comprises the Honorary Consulting Orthopaedic
Surgeon, the visiting Medical Officer, who is also engaged in
private practice on the Island, and the Medical Officer of the Tottenham
Education Committee who visits the School at frequent intervals.
Treatment is based upon "open-air" principles, and all dormitories,
classrooms and recreation rooms are so constructed as to ensure continuous
access of fresh air and sunlight. Games are played on the
beach, and during the summer months bathing and swimming are
encouraged. Modern hospital and isolation accommodation are provided
including X-ray, Artificial Sunlight, massage and remedial exercise
treatment. All children receive in addition to a liberal and varied diet,
one and a half pints of Tuberculin-Tested milk daily. The benefit
derived from hygienic surroundings, good food and a regular mode of
life, including lengthy rest periods, is evidenced by the gain in weight
of the children and by their healthy appearance on returning home.
During the year the total number of children admitted was 234.
Of this number 202 were children attending the Tottenham schools and
the remaining 32 were children for whom application for admission was
made by outside Authorities.
During the summer school recess 46 children, selected by the school
medical officers, were also sent to Suntrap Open-Air School for a fortnight's
holiday.
In addition to the children sent to Suntrap School many others
have obtained convalescent treatment under the auspices of the Invalid
Children's Aid Association and the King Edward VII Memorial Seaside
Hostel, Bexhill-on-Sea.
The School for the Deaf.
This School accommodates 80 children.
Boys and girls from nine rateable areas attend the School for the
Deaf. Certain groups are brought by ambulance, others are accompanied
by guides, and some pupils travel independently. The scholars remain