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Provision of Meals and Milk for School-children.—The provision of
meals in the schools commenced on 7th October, 1940. The total number
of mid-day meals served during 1952 was 2,213,645 approximately.
There are 20 kitchens in the Borough, established at the following
schools:—
Barking Abbey, Barley Lane, Beal, Benton, County High Boys,
County High Girls, Cleveland. Dane, Fairlop, Gearies, Good-
mayes, Gordon, Loxford, Mayfield, Newbury Park, Parkhill,
Redbridge, The Glade, Uphall and Wm. Torbitt.
As from 6th August, 1946, milk in school has been supplied free of
charge in accordance with the Provision of Free Milk Regulations, 1946.
In October, 1952, 18,964 children were receiving milk in school.
Work done by the N.S.P.C.C.—The following 44 cases were
investigated:—
(1) Neglect 26
(2) Ill-treatment cases 10
(3) Other cases 8
(Four cases were reported from the Public Health Department for neglecting
medical advice; 40 were reported from other sources for general neglect.)
87 children (41 boys and 46 girls) were involved, 34 being of school
age. In addition to this work, 193 supervision visits were paid to different
cases, some of which were made to those reported during the previous
year.
The Invalid Children's Aid Association.—
Number of Ilford school children sent to:—
(a) Recuperation Holiday Homes 35
(b) Regional Hospital Board Homes 1
1 Physically Handicapped boy provided with one week's holiday,
from voluntary funds.
1 Problem Child provided with 2 weeks' holiday from voluntary
funds.
1 Tricycle supplied to "Spastic" boy on advice from Orthopaedic
Specialist.
Numerous escorts provided to London or all the way to Convalescent
Homes by Voluntary Workers.
70 homes were visited during the year.
Handicapped Children.
Section 33 of the Education Act, 1944. and the regulations made
thereunder have placed on the Local Education Authorities new responsibilities
for the provision of suitable education for children suffering from
disability of mind or body.