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Reference to Table III will show that the 89 children, who
have been certified as mentally defective (but educable in a special
school), have been satisfactorily placed.
18. NURSERY SCHOOLS.
There are at present no Nursery Schools in East Ham.
19. SECONDARY SCHOOLS.
There are two secondary schools in East Ham, and tables
relating to the work carried out in connection with these schools
are appended.
20. CONTINUATION SCHOOLS.
There are at present 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. Eleven boys have been specially
examined in accordance with the Bye-laws, and these were found
to be fit for employment.
In addition, 3 school children were examined under the Regulations
dealing with the employment of children at entertainments
and certified fit for participation in such employment.
22. SPECIAL ENQUIRIES.
Again the amount of work undertaken by the staff of the
School Medical Service during the year has been so considerable