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Approximately 42 Permanent records have been made,
including recordings of those pupils in the remedial Speech Class in
Stanhope School. A good example of the value of the machine can
be found in the case of "M.C.". The first recording of this pupil
showed a definite stammer and disarthric speech. The recording on
discharge revealed normal speech without stammer and only slight
disarthria under emotional stress.
EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS
1. Number of children medically examined in order to
ascertain whether they were physically fit to undertake
employment of a light nature outside school hours 268
2. Number of instances in which the state of health was
found to be such that certificates were withheld —
3. Number of children examined as to fitness to take
part in entertainments 13
4. Number of cases in which certificates to take part in
entertainments were withheld —
EDUCATION ACT, 1944
Sections 57 (3), 57 (4), and 57 (5).
Cases dealt with under Section 57, Education Act, 1944 :
Sub-Section 3 7
Sub-Section 4 —
Sub-Section 5 4
Cases de-notified under Section 8, Education (Miscellaneous
Provisions) Act, 1948 1
MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS
Number of Teachers examined as to fitness for
appointments 56
INFESTATION WITH VERMIN.
The standard of head cleanliness has improved even on last
year's high level. Out of 59,505 children examined only 254 were
found to be infested. Once again, in no case was it found necessarv
to take legal action.