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16. Co-operation of Voluntary Bodies.—Since January,
1920, I have acted as Hon. District Correspondent for the National
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
Inspector Bartholomew has continued to render very valuable
services in this district, with excellent results.
The following is a brief resume of the work done by the
Society in Ilford during the past year
Total number of cases investigated, 44, made up as follows:—
(1) Of neglect 28
(12 reported from the Public Health Department for
neglecting medical advice, and 16 reported from
other sources for general neglect.)
(2) Ill-treatment cases 9
(3) Other causes 7
108 children (58 boys and 50 girls) were involved, 67 being
of school age. In addition to this work, 156 supervision visits
were paid to different cases, some of which were made to those
reported during the previous year.
17. Physically and Mentally Defective Children.—A
return of all children falling within this category is included in
Table III, information having been obtained from the records in
this department and from a circular addressed to all the Head
Teachers of the various departments of the public elementary
schools.
(a) Physically Defective Children.—
During 1928, nineteen cases were referred for medical examination
and report by the School Medical Officer, and the following
is a detailed summary of the children dealt with under this
heading:—
Partially Blind.—Recommended for admission to a special
school for partially blind children 2
Partially Blind and Epileptic.—Recommended for admission
to a special school (particulars of case referred
to Board of Education) 1
Partially Deaf.—Recommended for admission to a special
school for partially deaf children 2