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NURSERY CLASSES.
At the Lancasterian Nursery Classes, there is an average number
on the register of 120 children between the ages of two and four and
a half years. These children are accommodated in modern nursery
rooms which open into their own playground, so that during the
time spent away from home (9.30 a.m.—3.30 p.m.), they are in the
best possible surroundings. The physical needs of the children are
well provided for; there is a daily rest period; milk is taken twice
a day, and a good midday dinner is provided for all. There is a
daily visit by the school nurse, when every child is inspected. The
School Medical Officer visits regularly, the children receiving a
medical examination three times during the year. All the children
receive a midday meal, with the exception of two or three who go
home. The percentage of children suffering from infectious disease
was very low.
Number on register 120 (average)
Attendance 90% ,,
Immunised 75% (30 immunised in
school during the
year).
DENTAL SERVICE.
Mr. Sainty, Senior Dental Surgeon, reports as follows:—
"There have been three clinics in operation during the
year 1943, with a consequent increase in the volume of treatment
carried out.
"In addition to the more routine dental work it has been
possible to give treatment to a much greater extent to those
children suffering irregularity of dentition. This is of great
importance, not only aesthetically but by increasing the
masticatory function of the jaws, and reducing the habit of
mouth breathing, and so aiding the growth and health of the
child. Many cases of malformation of the jaws and teeth, e.g.,
narrow arch, high palate, protrusion of upper front teeth, are
caused by adenoids and consequent nasal obstruction and
mouth breathing. Where in these cases adenoidectomy is
carried out very early in life nothing like so much abnormality
occurs, but persistent enlarged tonsils and adenoidal growth
over some years will do a great deal of damage, and treatment