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In respect of the staff averaging approximately 82 throughout
the year, the most common causes of sick leave have been mild infections
of the upper respiratory tract and tonsillitis. The incidence
of infectious illness has been as follows: —
Rubella—10 cases.
All in Tottenham.
Scarlet Fever—7 cases.
4 in Tottenham, 3 at Bengeo House.
Gastroenteritis-—7 cases.
All in Tottenham.
Jaundice—2 cases.
1 in Tottenham, 1 at Bengeo House.
Training of Students.
In the spring of 1944 a course of training for the Diploma of
the National Society of Children's Nurseries; was commenced at the
Technical College, which provided theoretical teaching for the
student probationers of Tottenham and of adjacent Boroughs.
Four Boroughs sent their students to this course, and 60 students,
including 14 from our own nurseries, attended. The students
received their training in practical work in their own nurseries.
The Principal of the Technical College provided a tutor for
the course, and lecturers in cookery and needlework. The teaching
for the major part of the course was given by an Assistant Medical
Officer, the Deputy Superintendent Health Visitor, the Supervising
Matron of the War Nurseries, and by Matrons and Teachers: of the
Tottenham Nursery staff.
A visit to the Municipal Health Centre, Park Lane, was
arranged to demonstrate the facilities afforded by a Public Health
Service. Infant and Toddlers Clinics, Minor Ailment and
Specialist Clinics were seen, also the work of health education
carried out by the health visitors.
The advantages to' the students of centralised training are
mainly two; firstly, that they are provided with surroundings more
conducive to study than can generally be provided on nursery premises,
and, secondly, that their training is brought into relation
with other branches of education, so that they have the opportunity