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These arrangements are on a purely voluntary basis,
except in regard to the East Ham Memorial Hospital,
and the results have been very satisfactory. The relationship
existing between the Hospitals and the
School Medical Service is cordial, and co-operation in
the interests and well-being of the children is complete.
(f). Provision for Sub-Normal Children is fully established
and all cases are suitably placed and graded either at
the Authority's Day Special School or at Residential
Special Schools.
(g). Accommodation for Blind and Deaf Children. This
is also fully provided at the West Ham Authority's
Day Special School or at Residential Special Schools
as occasion demands.
Additional information will be found under the separate
sections of this report and it will be appreciated that
the needs of the scholars as regards their health, physical
development and fitness are being met in a very complete
and efficient manner.
I wish to thank Dr. F. E. Bendix for his assistance in
the preparation of this Report, and all the members of my
staff for their keen interest and loyal co-operation.
My thanks are also due to Mr. F. R. Thompson,
Secretary to the Education Committee, and the Teachers for
their great help and courtesy on innumerable occasions.
In conclusion, I respectfully beg to express my indebtedness
to the Chairman and Members of the Local
Education Committee for the earnest consideration and
support that they have given to the work of the School
Medical Service.
I have the honour to be, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
MALCOLM BARKER,
School Medical Officer.