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(20) Continuation Schools.
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 at 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 School Clinic at West Ham Lane for examination,
advice, and treatment when necessary. During the year two girls
and two boys were so referred for Vision. Both boys and one girl
obtained Glasses. The other girl was ordered to continue present
Glasses.
(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
be 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 1927, 76 boys and 1 girl were examined and certified
fit for employment.
Employment of Children in Entertainment Rules, under
Sec. 101 of Education Act, 1921.
Under the above Rules, 23 examinations were made, referring
to 18 girls. Certificates to take part in Entertainments without
physical injury or detriment to their Education were issued.
(22) Special Inquiries.
There have been no special inquiries during the year, the
time of the School Medical staff being fully occupied with essential
duties.
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