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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 186.)
l1b.—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, 1936,
9,328 children were receiving milk in school. Of this number 234
received it free of charge.
During the year 231 children were recommended, on medical
grounds, to have milk in school, free if the parents were not in a
position to pay for it, and 133 previously recommended were
reported to the Director of Education for continuance.
11c.—Supply of Free Cod-Liver Oil Emulsion, Cod-Liver
Oil and Malt, etc.—During 1936, 174 necessitous cases were
dealt with.
12. School Baths.—Vide Annual Report, 1920.
13. Co-operation of Parents.—During 1936, 7,039 parents,
or 93 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.