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Hendon 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]
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One blind child, two deaf children, three feeble-minded
and one epileptic are at special schools. The remainder are
nearly all in attendance at the ordinary elementary schools.
They are seen from time to time by the School Nurses and
Medical Officers and so kept under supervision.
Employment of Children and Young Persons.
The following Table shews the work of Medical Inspection
in connection with the granting of Employment
Certificates :—
1925.
EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN.
| Boys. | Girls. | |
|---|---|---|
| Children examined and employment certificates granted | 113 | 17 |
| Re-examined and certificates continued | 9 | — |
| Certificates refused | 2 | — |
| Examined for employment under Entertainment rules, 1920 (Certificates granted) | — | 6 |
The employed children are carefully supervised and the
Committee satisfied that the conditions are satisfactory and
the regulations complied with.
The following; shews the number of children employed at
the end of the year :—