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Thirty girls were examined in connection with licences which
are granted under Section 22, of the Children and Young Persons
Act, 1933, permitting employment in entertainments. Two of
the girls were found to be unfit for such employment and licences
were refused.
Young Persons.—In addition to the medical examination of
school children who engage in employment out of school hours
there is a large measure of active co-operation between the school
medical service and the Juvenile Employment Bureau. To assist
in the giving of advice regarding the future employment of children
about to leave school, a report on the health and medical history of
each child is given to the Bureau. The information given is that
obtained either as a result of the routine inspection when the child
was twelve years of age, or as a result of any subsequent special
inspection. Particular attention is drawn to any striking
defect which should be specially noted when considering the suitability
of future employment for the child.
MISCELLANEOUS
The medical examination of candidates prior to their appointment
to the teaching staff is carried out by the School Medical
Department. During the year 62 teachers were so examined.
In addition, it is usual for a school nurse to be in attendance at all
medical examinations of female staff appointed by the Town
Council.