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Walthamstow 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Inspection.—Visits were made by the Medical and other Staff
to school canteens and kitchens, and suggestions were made from
time to time in order to try and minimise food borne infection.
The quality of the food supplied, and the standard of cooking
have been maintained at the previous high level.
Milk in Schools Scheme.—The arrangements detailed in the
previous reports were continued in 1950, all the milk supplied
being pasteurised milk sold under licence.
Particulars of samples of milk taken in schools during the
year are as follows :—
Pasteurised, for bacteriological examination 15
Pasteurised, for biological examination 4
Test Results—
Bacteriological—Methylene Blue and Phosphatase
—All satisfactory.
Biological—All negative.
12. (a) CO-OPERATION OF PARENTS
The following table shows the attendance of parents during 1950 at the periodic medical inspections :—
| Number Inspected | Number of Parents | Per cent. 1950 | Per cent. 1949 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrants— Boys | 1,222 | 1,035 | 84.7 | 90.0 |
| Girls | 1,234 | 1,040 | 84.3 | 91.5 |
| 2nd Age Group—Boys | 848 | 510 | 60.1 | 59.7 |
| Girls | 839 | 562 | 66.9 | 68.6 |
| 3rd Age Group—Boys | 818 | 191 | 23.3 | 18.8 |
| Girls | 785 | 225 | 28.7 | 29.5 |
(b) CO-OPERATION OF TEACHERS
Renewed and grateful acknowledgement 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 ENQUIRY
OFFICERS
The Senior School Enquiry Officer and his staff have again
co-operated most effectively with the work of the School Health
Service.
(d) CO-OPERATION OF VOLUNTARY BODIES
Your Committee recommend that the existing arrangements for
the admission of pupils to Holiday Convalescent Homes by arrangement
with the Local Branch of the I.C.A.A. should continue,
including a grant of some £200 per annum plus a placement fee
of 10/- per child in residential schools not under their management.