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Hendon 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]
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EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN.
In accordance with the Bye-Laws made by the Council,
all children are medically examined to ascertain whether or
not the proposed employment will be prejudicial to their
health or physical condition or to their educational progress.
In compliance with this, the following Table gives particulars
of children who have been examined:—
TABLE XXXI.
EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN.
| Boys. | Girls. | |
|---|---|---|
| Children examined and employment certificates granted | 129 | 12 |
| Children re-examined and certificates granted, | — | — |
| Certificates granted provisionally | — | — |
| Certificates refused | 3 | — |
| Examined for employment under Entertainment Rules, 1920 (Certificates Granted) | — | 25 |
All employed children are examined once a year to ensure
that the conditions of employment have no retrograde effect
on the child's health.
STATISTICAL TABLES.
The Statistical Tables prescribed by the Board of Education
in respect of Secondary Schools and Public Elementary
Schools are appended.
IN CONCLUSION.
I should like to thank the Director of Education and the
Teachers for their help during the year as there is no doubt
that a considerable measure of the success of the School
Medical Services is due to their interest and co-operation.