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150
Number examined 59
Classified as mentally deficient 34
Classified as morally deficient
—
Classified as imbeciles 6
Classified as idiots — 40
Classified as dull and backward 19
Recommended for Special School 34
A reference to Table III will show that out of 106 children
who have been certified as mentally defective but educable in a
special school, 2 (4 in 1929) are having no education, and 104
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 this school are
appended.
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.
During school medical inspection no children were discovered
whose health was considered to be adversely affected through
employment outside school hours. 19 boys have been specially
examined in accordance with the Bye-laws, and these were found
to be fit for employment.