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(h) During the year, special home exercises have, on the
recommendation of, and in consultation with, the School Medical
Officer, been advised in a number of cases of minor physical defect.
(i) Two additional playing fields have been allotted during
the year, and the increased facilities are gratefully acknowledged
by all concerned.
(j) During the period covered by this report, valuable
assistance has been rendered by the Handicraft Centre and the
Works Department in connection with the repair and construction
of apparatus for the physical training lessons and school sports
meetings.
IV.—Review of General Position .
In conclusion, I am pleased to state that the steady maintenance
of the progress noted in former years, coupled with the
loyal co-operation of all grades of the teaching staff, is satisfactory
evidence of enthi^iastic interest in the work, enabling the future
to be faced with every confidence.
F. J. ROBERTS,
Supervising Instructor in Physical Training.
31st December, 1929.
11. Provision of Meals.—The Education (Provision of
Meals) Acts, 1906-1914, have not been put into operation in Ilford.
I am also informed that no meals were provided from voluntary
sources during 1929.
11a. Supply of Free Cod-Liver Oil Emulsion, Cod-Liver
Oil and Malt, Etc.—During 1929, 14 necessitous cases were dealt
with.
12. School Baths.—Vide Annual Report, 1920.
13. Co operation of Parents.—Vide Annual Report, 1920.
During 1929, 4,847 parents, or 77 per cent., attended the medical
inspections.
14 and 15. Co-operation of Teachers and Attendance
Officers.—Vide Annual Report, 1920.
16. Co-operation of Voluntary Bodies.—Since January,
19201, I have acted as Hon. District Correspondent for the National
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.