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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Croydon 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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enough to feel shame and resentment at the transfer, and are
often troublesome. Even though a skilful and patient teacher
may eventually win them round, that is no justification. Such a
skilful and patient teacher could have done more had he had them
earlier.
Departments will be seriously hampered. Pupils need to be admitted as young as possible and to work up through the School to obtain maximum benefit from their education here.
| Statistics | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number on Roll 31.12.59 | 130 | 83 | 213 |
| Admitted during 1960 | 28 | 13 | 41 |
| Left to work at 16 | 13 | 6 | 19 |
| Left to work at 15 | 2 | - | 2 |
| Removed to other Areas | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Transferred to Partially Deaf School | 1 | - | 1 |
| Transferred to Residential E. & N. Schoo1 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Transferred to Normal Schools | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Transferred to Approved School | 1 | - | 1 |
| Excluded as unsuitable for education at school | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Deceased | 1 | - | 1 |
| Number on Roll 31. 12.1960 | 123 | 83 | 206 |