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Provision of Meals and Milk for School Children in War-Time.—The
provision of meals in the schools commenced on 7th October, 1940,
The total number of mid-day meals served during 1942 was 777,283,
approximately 3,475 daily, 70 being free and 3,405 at full or part payment.
There are ten kitchens in the Borough, established at the following
schools:—
Becontree, Benton, Dane, Fairlop, Gearies, Goodmayes, The Mount,
Newbury Park, South Park and Uphall.
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.
In October, 1942, 10,478 children were receiving milk in school.
Of this number 195 received it free of charge. 6,035 were receiving an
additional third pint.
During the year 317 children were recommended, on medical grounds,
to have milk in school, free if parents were not in a position to pay for it,
and 78 previously recommended were reported to the Director of Education
for continuance.
141 necessitous cases were dealt with during the year for the supply
of free Cod Liver Oil, Emulsion, Oil and Malt and Virol.
Work done by the N .S. P .C .C.—Total number of cases investigated, 50
(no cases were reported from the Public Health Department for neglecting
medical advice; 38 were reported from other sources for general neglect)
made up as follows:—
(1) Of Neglect 38
(2) Ill-treatment cases 1
(3) Other cases 11
102 children (52 boys and 50 girls) were involved, 51 being of school age
In addition to this work, 144 supervision visits were paid to different cases,
some of which were made to those reported during the previous year.
An annual grant of £2 2s. is made by the Ilford Education Committee
to this Society.
The Invalid Children's Aid Association.—8 children were sent to
residential schools and paid for by the Education Committee in 1942. In
addition 16 children were sent to Convalescent Homes or Residential
Schools and paid for through voluntary funds. Also 3 children were placed
in various Homes, their parents voluntarily paying the full costs.
An annual grant of £50 is made by the Ilford Education Committee
to this Association.
Physically Defective Children.—During 1942, 4 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:
Deaf Children.—Recommended special school for Partially
Deaf Children 1
Epileptic.—Special school for Epileptics 3
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Mentally Defective Children:—
During 1942, 46 children were medically examined and reported upon
under the Mental Deficiency (Notification of Children) Regulations, 1928,
classified as follows:—