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Hendon 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]
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TABLE VI.
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 | 99 |
| (2) | Number of instances in which the state of health was found to be such that certificates were withheld | 1 |
| (3) | Number of children examined as to fitness to take part in entertainments | 25 |
| (4) | Number of cases in which certificates to take part in entertainments were withheld | Nil |
ASCERTAINMENT OF HANDICAPPED PUPILS:
It is the duty of every Local Education Authority to
ascertain what children in their area require special educational
treatment and in this connection the following Table
shows the position at 31st December, 1949:—