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Walthamstow 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Particulars of samples of milk taken in schools during the
year are as follows:—
Pasteurised, for bacteriological examination 16
Pasteurised, for biological examination 4
Test Results—
Bacteriological—Methylene Blue and Phosphatase
—All satisfactory.
Biological—All negative.
12. (a) CO-OPERATION OF PARENTS
The following table shows the attendance of parents during
1949:—
| Number Inspected | Number of Parents | Per cent. 1949 | Per cent. 1948 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrants | Boys | 1,370 | 1,233 | 90.0 | 94.8 |
| Girls | 1,425 | 1,304 | 91.5 | 91.4 | |
| 2nd Age Group | Boys | 930 | 556 | 59.7 | 67.4 |
| Girls | 1,048 | 719 | 68.6 | 70.4 | |
| 3rd Age Group | Boys | 891 | 168 | 18.8 | 21.4 |
| Girls | 1,168 | 344 | 29.5 | 44.4 | |
(b) CO-OPERATION OF TEACHERS
Renewed and grateful acknowledgement for the co-operation
of Head Teachers and their staffs must be made. Generous help
and co-operation has invariably been experienced.
(c) CO-OPERATION OF SCHOOL ENQUIRY
OFFICERS
The Senior School Enquiry Officer and his staff have again
co-operated with the work of the School Health Service.
(d) CO-OPERATION OF VOLUNTARY BODIES
Ministry of Education Circular 179—Handicapped Pupils.—
In connection with the consideration given to this Circular, your
Committee recommended that the existing arrangements for the
admission of pupils to Holiday Convalescent Homes by arrangement
with the Local Branch of the I.C.AA. should continue,
including a grant of some £200 per annum plus a placement fee
of 10/- per child in residential schools not under their management.