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Directions, etc. to Principal
Vision
Hearing
Breathing Exercises
Nerves
Other Defects
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(20) Continuation Sohools.
There are three Continuation Schools open in the Borough:—
(1) The Shakespeare Institute, (2) The Livingstone Institute,
(3) The Faraday Institute.
Owing to the practical difficulties of examining these
schools, and in view of the fact that the scholars are examined
as leavers from the Elementary Schools the Committee
decided that the Head Masters should refer to the School
Medical Officer all scholars requiring medical attention.
Such cases are accordingly drafted to the Clinic at West Ham
Lane for Examination and advice, and treatment when necessary.
During the year two boys and one girl were so referred,
for vision. The two boys attended the Oculist and obtained
glasses through the Local Education Authority's scheme, but
the girl did not attend, obtaining her glasses privately.
(21) Employment of Children and Young Persons.
The employment of school children out of school hours is
subject to certain restrictions governed by the Bye Laws made
under Section 90 of the Education Act, 1921. The restrictions
limit the age below which employment is illegal and the hours
of employment as to time and duration. The child must also
he certified as physically fit and its education not likely to
be endangered by such employment. The chief work undertaken
by school children in this Borough consists of Paper
rounds, Milk rounds, and errand boys connected with provision
stores.
During the year 114 boys were examined, 113 being certified
under this heading.