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Walthamstow 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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12. (a) CO-OPERATION OF PARENTS.
The following table shows the attendance of parents during 1937:—
| Boys. | Number Inspected. | Number of Parents. | Per cent. 1937. | Per cent. 1936. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrants | 765 | 696 | 92.0 | 90.1 |
| 2nd Age Group | 810 | 616 | 76.0 | 80.9 |
| 3rd Age Group | 902 | 331 | 36.6 | 45.1 |
| Totals | 2,477 | 1,643 | 66.5 | 69.1 |
| Girls. | ||||
| Entrants | 920 | 838 | 91.0 | 91.6 |
| 2nd Age Group | 839 | 665 | 79.2 | 82.3 |
| 3rd Age Group | 847 | 442 | 52.1 | 54.5 |
| Totals | 2,606 | 1,945 | 74.6 | 76.0 |
| Grand Total | 5,083 | 3,588 | 70.7 | 72.4 |
(b) CO-OPERATION OF TEACHERS.
Renewed and grateful acknowledgment for the co-operation of
Head Teachers and their staffs must be made. Generous help and
co-operation has invariably been experienced.
(c) CO-OPERATION OF SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
OFFICERS.
The Superintendent Attendance Officer and his staff have again
co-operated with the work of the School Medical Service, and there
is almost daily proof of the advantage resulting from it. A great
deal of extra work has resulted from the full operation of the OpenAir
School.
(d) CO-OPERATION OF VOLUNTARY BODIES.
(a) The Invalid Children's Aid Association.— The Association,
and especially its Secretary, Miss D. A. Lewis, has yet again
rendered very valuable help, notably at the rheumatism clinic, in
arranging for convalescent home treatment and in connection with
the after-care of children attending the Open Air School and