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so long as there is accommodation for them. At present 4 children
attend from Barnes and Mortlake, and 16 from Richmond.
Miscellaneous.
Employment of Children. Bye-laws under the Employment
of Children Act, 1903, have been adopted by the Education Committee,
and children attending school who wish to obtain employment
(part-time) must be examined as to their fitness by the
School Medical Officer.
Before the examination the Head Teachers concerned are
asked to give their views as to the prejudicial effect of the proposed
employment on the children's education.
During the year 32 boys have been examined in connection
with the medical certification as to their fitness for employment.
30 certificates were granted.
Of the 30 children granted certificates, 29 were employed in
the delivery of newspapers and 1 in the delivery of greengrocery.
Medical Examination of Teachers and Caretakers. The
Education Committee require that Teachers appointed to schools
in the Borough should pass a Medical Examination. During the
year, I examined 3 such teachers and certified them as fit to carry
out their duties.