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The Director of Education states that in July 1939, 11,907
children were receiving milk in school. Of this number 562
received it free of charge.
During the year 139 children were recommended, on medical
grounds, to have milk in school, free if parents were not in a position
to pay for it, and 98 previously recommended were reported
to the Director of Education for continuance.
10a. Supply of Free Cod-Liver Oil Emulsion, Cod-Liver
Oil and Malt, etc.—During 1939, 186 necessitous cases were
dealt with.
11. School Baths.—Vide Annual Report for 1938.
12. Co-operation of Parents.—During 1939, 4,872 parents,
or 91 per cent., attended the medical inspections.
13 and 14. Co-operation of Teachers and Enquiry
Officers.— Vide Annual Report, 1937.
15. 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 resume of the work done by the Society in
Ilford during the past year :—
Total number of cases investigated, 51, made up as follows:—
(1) Of Neglect ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 26
(7 cases were reported from the Public Health Department
for neglecting medical advice, and 44 reported
from other sources for general neglect.)
(2) Ill-treatment cases 7
(3) Other cases 18
101 children (58 boys and 43 girls) were involved, 57 being of
school age. In addition to this work, 251 supervision visits were
paid to different cases, some of which were made to those
reported during the previous year.