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and suggestions in respect of health education and soirr
attention has been given to matters of hygiene through the
Domestic Subjects and Science lessons in the Central Schools.
The development in the use of films in the Central Schools for
purposes of education will clearly make possible more intensive
work in Health Education. The publications and posters of
the Health and Cleanliness Council have been brought to the
notice of the schools and are extensively used.
Mentally Defective Children.
I append the Annual Report of the Local Organiser of the
Kent Voluntary Association for Mental Welfare. I may say
that the work of this Association is very highly valued by the
School Medical Department.
Report of the Work of the Kent Voluntary Association
for Mental Welfare for the Erith Education
Committee for 1935.
There have been 9 cases under supervision this year. No
new cases have been received. One case was reported to the
Committee for medical examination and the Association is still
in touch with the girl who is subject to epileptic fits.
Summary of Cases:
Remaining on list last year 9
Reached age 19 years 2
7
Leaving 7 cases under supervision.
Of the two young people whose names have been removed
from the list on reaching age 19 years, one is under Friendly
Supervision for the County Mental Deficiency Committee and
in the other case supervision appears unnecessary though
occasional enquiries may be continued. Both are working and
shew signs of becoming self-supporting.
School Cases.
Two children are attending School, one boy an L.C.C. Day
Special School and one girl the Northumberland Heath Central
School. The girl's health is poor and she is very retarded.
After Care Cases.
One girl left the Central School since the last report was
rendered, she is now engaged in part time domestic work. Two
young people reached age 16 years during 1935. One girl is
helping at home and the boy is understood to be doing odd jobs