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Willesden 1913
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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No. 108, gives the results of such examinations during
1913 :—
Table No. 108.
| Examined at Leinster Kd. Mentally Defective School. | Examined at Leopold Rd. Mentally Defective School. | Totals. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified as suitahle for admission to mentally defective school | 22 | 30 | 52 |
| Certified as epileptic | ... | 2 | 2 |
| Certified as imbecile | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Certified as morally defective and fit for residential institution | ... | 2 | 2 |
| Certified as fit for deaf school | ... | 2 | 2 |
| Certified as suitable for admission to physically defective school | 2 | 3 | |
| Certified as fit to attend ordinary elementary school | 16 | 32 | 48 |
| Certified as unfit for school | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Certified as fit for transfer from mentally defective to ordinary school | 1 | ... | 1 |
| Certified as fit to leave mentally defective school at 14 years | 1 | ... | 1 |
| Totals | 44 | 73 | 117 |
The Physically Defective .—One school is maintained by the Authority for this class of children, viz.:—
| Name of School. | Effective accommodation, 27-12-l3 | No. on roll, 27-12-l3 | No. awaiting admission, 27-12.l3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furness Road, Physically Defective | 69 | 68 | 48 |
The Board of Education have intimated to the Authority
that they will be unable to continue to recognise this school
after 31st March, 1913, and in consequence the Education
Committee have under consideration the erection of a suitable
school.
The best and most advantageous arrangements which
can be made in respect of these children were fully discussed
by me in a special report to the Childrens Care