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There are no Special Schools in the district, and the proposal
made in 1927 to provide a joint school for Mentally Defectives
in the western part of Middlesex is still under consideration.
At the end of 1930 there were 17 children being maintained
by the Education Committee at institutions outside the district.
Five were in Schools for the Blind, a further two children
being admitted in January, 1931.
Six were in schools for the Deaf and Dumb.
Three were in schools for the Mentally Defective, a further
child being admitted in January, 1931.
Two children were in schools for Epileptics.
One case of severe asthma and chronic bronchitis was in a
sanatorium school.
One child was sent to a School for Cripples in January, 1931.
18 NURSERY SCHOOLS.
There are no nursery schools in the area.
19 SECONDARY SCHOOLS.
20 CONTINUATION SCHOOLS.
These schools come under the Middlesex County Council.
21 EMPLOYMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG
PERSONS.
The conditions of the employment of children and young
persons in this area are regulated by Bye-Laws. Certain employments
are prohibited, and in others the hours of employment are
regulated. Children between the ages of 13 and 14 employed
in the sale or delivery of milk or newspapers, or in domestic work
away from home, must hold a certificate from the School Medical
Officer to the effect that such employment will not be prejudicial to
their health or physical development, and will not render them
unfit to obtain proper benefit, from their education.
Forty-six children were examined and 44 were granted the
necessary certificates of fitness for work.
The medical history required for Juvenile Employment cards
is taken from the medical inspection records in the Health Depart-