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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
Kingston upon Thames 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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also on individual interests and abilities.
It is hoped that children who leave the school have balanced
personalities and are able to enjoy a fall normal life within their
limitations. This aim is certainly achieved, except for a few exceptional
cases, to judge from the contacts which old pupils make
with the school through the Youth Club or when they visit.
A total of 14 children left the school during 1967 and were
assisted in finding employment by the Youth Employment Service.
Types of employment in which success has been achieved:
Dye Worker
Factory Hand
Canteen Assistant
Sales Assistant
Gardener
Stock Room Assistant
Parks Assistant
Ascertainment of Handicapped Pupils
Children ascertained in 1967 as requiring special educational placement
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Blind | nil |
| Partially Sighted | 2 |
| Deaf | 2 |
| Partially Hearing | nil |
| Educationally Subnormal | 18 |
| Epileptic | 1 |
| Maladjusted | 9 |
| Physically Handicapped | 1 |
| Delicate | nil |
| Speech Defect | nil |
| Total | 33 |