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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
East Ham 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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+ Examinations of children with suspected speech defects are not included
in the special examinations under this paragraph, but those requiring
speech therapy are classified as Handicapped Pupils,
One child ascertained as Physically Handicapped was recommended for home
tuition.
Nine cases were found to be subject to be dealt with under the provisions
of Section 57 of the Act:-
Recommended for report to the Mental Health Committee under the
provisions of:
Section 57 (3) (Ineducable) 3
Section 57 (5) (Requiring supervision after leaving school) 6