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Croydon 1919
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY DEFECTIVE CHILDREN
SENT TO INSTITUTIONS.
At the end of the year 1919 the following Croydon children were
under treatment in residential institutions:—
Blind 9
Deaf 8
Mentally defective 9
Epileptic 5
BLIND (including partially blind).
| Boys. | Girls. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attending Public Elementary Schools | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| „ Certified Schools for the Blind | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Not at School | 3 | - | 3 |
EXAMINATION OF BURSARS, STUDENT AND PUPIL
TEACHERS.
Thirty-one young persons who desired to become Bursars and
Student Teachers were medically examined during the year.
TEACHING OF INFANT CARE.
The Infant Care Class has been continued at the Tavistock
Grove and Beulah Road Schools. It is conducted by one of the
Health Visitors.