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11. Provision of Meals.—-The Education (Provision of
Meals) Acts, 1906-1914, have not been put into operation in Ilford.
11a.—Malnutrition.—In accordance with the Board of
Education's Memorandum No. 124, dated the 31st December, 1934,
the nutrition of school children found at Routine Medical Inspection
was classified into four categories. (See Table 2b, page 187.)
116. Provision of Milk for School Children.—Circular
1,437, issued by the Board of Education, dated the 5th September,
1934, provides for the supply of milk to children in school at the
price of ½d. for one-third of a pint.
The Director of Education states that in December, 1935,
approximately 9,050 children were receiving milk in school. Of
this number, 150 received it free and 8,900 on payment. In a return
earlier in the year (on 29th March) the numbers were 140 and 10,892
respectively.
11c. Supply of Free Cod-Liver Oil Emulsion, Cod-Liver
Oil and Malt, etc.—During 1935, 173 necessitous cases were dealt
with.
12. School Baths.—Vide Annual Report, 1920.
13. Co-operation of Parents.—During 1935, 5,351 parents,
or 72 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,
1920, I have acted as Hon. District Correspondent for the National
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
(1) Inspector Cutbush 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, 34, made up as follows:—
(1) Of neglect 22
(4 reported from the Public Health Department, for
neglecting medical advice, and 30 reported from
other sources for general neglect.)
(2) Ill-treatment cases 9
(3) Other causes 3