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A charge of 42s. per week is made, the parents contributing
according to their means.
Ultra Violet Rays are in use.
18. NURSERY SCHOOLS.
There are no nursery schools in the Area, but the Board of
Education have sanctioned the plans for building one, and we
are awaiting the sanction of the Ministry of Health for a loan.
19 and 20. SECONDARY CONTINUATION
SCHOOLS.
The organisation of Secondary and Continuation Schools in the
Area is carried on under the supervision of the Essex County
Council.
21. EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN AND
YOUNG PERSONS.
During 1925, one hundred and ninety-eight children made
application for employment cards and were medically examined
for the purpose of the Employment of Children and Bye-laws. Of
these, 196 were found lit and 2 were rejected.
Generally speaking the employers meet the requirements of the
Bye-laws and provide waterproof clothing during inclement
weather. Some cases are called up periodically for examination.
No ill-effects have been noticed from such occupations which
consist chiefly in milk and newspaper deliveries and general
errands.
22. SPECIAL ENQUIRIES.
There were none made during the year.
23. MISCELLANEOUS.
Thirty-three reports were made on teachers and other staff on
prolonged absences from school through illness, and 64 medical
examinations were made on 64 new appointments.
In September, 1925, a class was formed in Marsh Street School
for 10 of the most pronounced cases of stammering boys known in
the District. Satisfactory progress is being made.