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During 1906, considerable attention was given to matters affecting the school
children of the Borough. In the early part of the year I visited many of the
Teachers with a view of gaining their interest in the spread of information
relating to the prevention of consumption.
Throughout the year much time has been given to the promotion of clcaliness
among children of school age. This question has some industrial importance,
and has received attention from H.M. Inspectors of Factories. The treatment
provided at the Children's Baths is much appreciated ; the Teachers report
improvement in the children treated, and there is reason to believe that work
of permanent educational value is being done.
I have made every effort to discover Home-workers who may not have been
notified by their employers as required by law, but without success. The
District Inspectors and the Voluntary Visitors associated with Miss Gardiner's
work should be valuable sources of information on this matter ; and the fact
that they have not informed me of any outworkers not notified in due form
seems to indicate that the lists are fairly complete. I have also made a further
test by visiting addresses notified in previous years and not re-notified ; in these
cases I have always found that the persons concerned have removed or given
up work. Circulars have been sent to persons who appear likely to employ
outworkers, and the provisions of the law on the subject have thus been made
generally known.
Registers have been kept for the different classes of premises inspected..
Notices and notications have been sent out as required.
I append the Statistical Statement desired by the Factory Department of
the Home Office.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
M. E. Bibby.
Sanitary Inspector Workshops (Women).