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EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS.
Only 136 boys and girls of school age are employed outside
school hours in accordance with the Bye-laws with respect to the
Employment of Children.
The nature of the employment is indicated as follows:—
Boys. Girls.
Errands 86 Errands 12
Milk Round 14 Nurse Maid 2
Newspaper Round 13 Cleaning Steps 1
House Work 6
Shop Boy 1
Filling Coal Bags 1
121 15
All these children were medically inspected during the year
and two were found to be in such a condition of health that their
employment was discontinued.
Thirty-three of the above children were found to be employed
without being registered under the Bye-laws. A warning was given
by the Inspector to the parents and employers of these children.
The Juvenile Employment Committee solicits and receives
the co-operation and assistance of the School Medical Department.
Records are given to the Committee of the previous medical history
of all juveniles coming within their notice and advice is given with
regard to the employment of defective children.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Under this heading are noted all examinations carried out at
the School Clinic. At the School Clinic are examined all children
specially referred by the Education Committee, Head-teachers and
School Enquiry Officers, and also teachers newly appointed by the
various Education Sub-Committees or School Managers.