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In no case was it found necessary to prosecute the parents
or guardians concerned.
(2) Relieving Officers.—Mr. Copp and Mr. Gibson continue
to give us willing help in all cases referred to them during the
year, and we are grateful to them for their invariable courtesy
and promptness.
(3) The Brentford and Chiswick Philanthropic Societies.—
These two Societies are always very willing to help children
recommended to them who are in need of extra nourishment or
clothing.
(4) Chiswick Children's Seaside Holiday Fund.—Mr. F. A.
Baynes, the Honorary Secretary, reports that the following
children have been sent by this body for a holiday :—
1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938
77 104 114 125 123 121 120 119 92 69 68 69
During 1938, 69 children (27 boys and 42 girls) were sent
to Bexhill.
The Brentford Philanthropic Society also sent 20 boys and
20 girls to Bexhill for a holiday in 1938. Since 1923, 1,024
children have been given a holiday by this Society.
(5) Juvenile Employment and After-Care Committee.—In
accordance with the Board's Memorandum No. 137, 16th
September, 1935, all children were examined just before they
left school and a report was sent to the Juvenile Employment
Committee. The report was made on a special form printed on
the back of the Head Teacher's report, and in addition to the
general information as to height, weight, eyesight, hearing, etc.,
a note is made, when necessary, as to the specific unsuitability
of the child for any particular type or types of occupation.
The types of occupation mentioned were as follows:—
1. Severe manual work.
2. Sedentary work.
3. Exposure to bad weather.
4. Work in a dusty atmosphere.
5. Work in a damp atmosphere.
6. Work near moving machinery or moving vehicles.
7. Work involving prolonged standing, much walking,
or quick movement from place to place.
8. Work causing eye strain.
9. Work requiring acute distant vision.
10. Work requiring acute hearing.
11. Work requiring manipulative skill.