[Report 1960] / School Medical Officer of Health, Isle of Ely County Council.

  • Isle of Ely (England). County Council. n 78027969.
Date:
1960
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Credit: [Report 1960] / School Medical Officer of Health, Isle of Ely County Council. Source: Wellcome Collection.

    19/32 (page 17)
    Hygiene in Schools A routine hygiene inspection was carried out during the periodic medical inspection at each school and any sanitary defects were reported. Appropriate action was initiated and the repairs carried out. Physical Training Physical training continued to be carried on by instructors and specially trained members of the teaching staff. Special Examinations the following examinations were carried out during I960: Prospective teachers 43 Entrants to teaching profession 19 Co-operation The measure of co-operation which has existed between the chief education officer and his staff and the staff of the school medical department continues to be very close and leads to prompt action in any matters which concern either department. The head teachers and teaching staffs continue to give valuable assistance at the periodic medical inspections and also in referring pupils with defects. As regards the latter we regard the teachers as our most reliable source of information. Parents are fully appreciative of the scope of the services and the high acceptance for all types of treatment offered is evidence of their co-operation. The local inspectors of the N.S.P.C.C. have at all times responded promptly to requests for assistance in dealing with problem families and the school attendance officers link up with this department in all investigations concerning prolonged absences of pupils due to health reasons.