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East Ham 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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Mentally Defective Children.
During the year 1928, the number of cases examined, for
purposes of the Mental Deficiency Act of 1913, was 66 (93 in 1927).
Of these 19 were classified as mentally deficient, and 7 as dull and backward, recommendations being made as shown in the following table:—
| Number examined | 66 | |
| Classified as mentally deficient | 14 | 19 |
| Classified as morally deficient | — | |
| Classified as imbeciles | 4 | |
| Classified as idiots | 1 | |
| Classified as dull and backward | 7 | |
| Recommended for Special School | 14 | |
A reference to Table III will show that out of 112 children
who have been certified as mentally defective but educable in a
special school, 4 (7 in 1927) are having no education, and 108
have been satisfactorily placed.
18. NURSERY SCHOOLS.
There are at present no Nursery Schools in East Ham.
19. SECONDARY SCHOOLS.
There is only one secondary school in East Ham, and tables
relating to the work carried out in connection with the Girls'
Department of this school are appended.
It is to be regretted that it was found impossible to arrange
for the medical inspection in the Boys' Department for the reasons
given on page 87 (4 a (i) ).
20. CONTINUATION SCHOOLS.
There are no Continuation Schools in East Ham.
21. EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG
PERSONS.
All children in their final medical examination prior to leaving
school have a note placed on their medical card if there is any
special point in their medical history likely to affect the choice of
employment. In cases of definite disability steps are also taken
to interview the parent and advise as to the choice of suitable
employment.