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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
West Ham 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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The Head Teacher takes a very keen interest in the medical
inspection, and affords every facility for the smooth conduct of
same.
The following report has been received from the acting Head Teacher of the Deaf Centre regarding "Leavers":—
| Date Leaving | Age on Leaving | Speech | Attainment | Nature of Employment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boy | April | 16 years | Poor | Below average | None |
| Girl | April | 16 years | F. Good | F. Good | Sweetmaking |
| Girl | April | 16 years | F. Good | F. Good | Remains at home to help mother |
| Boy | July | 16 years | Poor | Average | Carpentering |
| Boy | Sept. | 14 years | Improved | Fair | Upholstering |
| Boy | Sept. | 15 yrs. 9 mths. | Fail- | F. Good | Upholstering |
| Girl | Oct. | 15 yrs. | Weak | Good | Needlework. |
| 10 mnths. | Pupil | Embroiders | |||
| Watch-straps. | |||||
| Girl | Nov. | 15 yrs. | Fair | Fair | Hand-sewn |
| 8 mnths. | Average Pupil | Needlework. |
Number of pupils left during year 8
Number of pupils in direct employment 6
Percentage of pupils in Employment: 75.
Blind. There are no local arrangements made for the education
of blind and partially blind children. Where possible, arrangements
are made for these children to be admitted to Residential
Schools for the Blind or Partially Blind.
Epilepsy. Only severe cases of Epilepsy are excluded from
attendance at the Elementary schools. As far as possible
arrangements are made for cases of major epilepsy to be boarded
out at suitable Institutions.
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