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The following is a brief resume of the work done by the
Society in Ilford during the past year:—
Total number of cases investigated, 59, made up as follows :—
(1) Of neglect 43
(34 reported from the Public Health Department, for
neglecting medical advice, and 9 reported from
other sources for general neglect.)
(2) Ill-treatment cases 4
(3) Other causes 12
115 children (57 boys and 58 girls) were involved, 99 being
of school age. In addition to this work, 181 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 Childre:—
During 1930 eight 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 and Menially Defective Child—Recommended
for re-examination in 1 year's time 1
Aphonic child.—Recommended for re-admission to an ordinary
school 1
Deaf.—Recommended for a School for Deaf Children 1
Amputation of Leg.—Recommended ordinary school subject to
precautions 1
Rheumatism.—Recommended ordinary school subject to precautions
1
Neurotic child.—Unfit for school 1
Muscular dystrophy.—Recommended admission to a Residential
School for Crippled Children 1
Paralysis.—Recommended Orthopaedic Treatment 1
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