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East Ham 1938

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]

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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.
Twenty-nine boys have been specially examined in accordance
with the Bye-laws, and these were found to be fit for employment.
In addition, twenty school children were examined, under the
Regulations dealing with the Employment of Children at Entertainments,
and certified fit for participation in such employment.
During school medical inspection no children were discovered
whose health was considered to be adversely affected through
employment outside school hours.
(See also 4 (a) page 6.)
22. SPECIAL ENQUIRIES.
No special enquiries were carried out during the year 1938.
23. MISCELLANEOUS.
During the year 1938, the following special medical examinations
were made in connection with the appointment of staff:—
Teachers 27
Assistant Teachers 11
Caretakers 2
Domestic Science Teacher 1
Organizer of Physical Training 1