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Each nursery is approved by the Ministry of Health as a
training school for Nursery Nurses who, under the guidance of the
matrons and other trained staff, complete their practical work for
the National Nursery Nurses' Examination Board certificate.
Tottenham is fortunate in having a long tradition of nursery
provision both under the Maternity and Child Welfare and Education
Committees, with close co-operation and inter-changeability of
staff. Theoretical work is undertaken by the student nurses at the
Tottenham Technical College.
Parents' Club.—Each nursery runs a parents' club at which
cultural and social activities are held. This provides occasions for
the informal meeting of parents and nursery staff.
Residential Nursery, Bengeo House, Hertford, has accommodated
many Tottenham children for short periods, and they
have benefited very greatly from the high standard of child care
which is maintained there.
The average daily attendance at Tottenham nurseries throughout
the year was as follows :—