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16. Co-operation of Voluntary Bodies.— Since January
1920, 1 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, 36, made up as follows :—
(1) Of neglect 28
(20 reported from the Public Health Department, for
neglecting medical advice, and 8 reported from
other sources for general neglect.}
(2) Ill-treatment cases 4
(3) Other causes 4
70 children (30 boys and 40 girls) were involved, 47 being
of school age. In addition to this work, 148 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 1931 seven 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 Children.— Recommended for Special School 3
Crippled Children.— Recommended School for Cripples 2
Spina Bifida Case.— Recommended School for Physically
Defective Children 1
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