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Feeble-minded Children.—Total number certified in 1942 and
recommended for admission to a special school (day or
residential) 28
Imbecile Children.—Total number certified in 1942 and
recommended for notification to Essex County Council 6
Idiots.—Total number certified in 1942, and recommended
for notification to Essex County Council 2
Dull and Backward Children.—Total number certified in 1942
and recommended attendance at special class for dull
and backward children for one year, and then to be
re-examined 10
Idiots, Imbeciles, Feeble-Minded, Dull and Backward Children.

* 5 of these are over 14 years of age.
All feeble minded children and dull and backward children are reexamined
once a year and the feeble-minded children are visited at home
by the School Nurses at least once a quarter.
Employment of School Children and Young Persons.—From special
inquiries made at the various schools during 1942, it was found that 7
children were employed out of school hours. 7 children were submitted
for medical examination in accordance with the Byelaws made under Part II
of the Children and Young Persons Act, 1933, with the following result:—
Medically fit 7
Employment of Children in Entertainments Rules, 1933.—One
certificate has been granted during the year by the School Medical Officer.
Examination of Officers, etc.—In accordance with the Education
Committee's regulations, the undermentioned teachers and other officers were
medically examined and reported upon during the year by the School Medical
Officer:—
Newly-appointed Teachers 31
Teachers—Sickness Regulations 12
Newly-appointed Woman School Enquiry Officer 1
Newly-appointed Supervisor British Restaurants 1
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School Camps.—The three Ilford School Camps are still in being, and
the general procedure outlined in my report for 1940 still continues.