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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 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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EDUCATIONALLY SUB-NORMAL CHILDREN. During the year 38 West Ham children
and 2 extra-district children were admitted to the two schools by reason of
educational retardation, and 29 West Ham children and 5 extra-district children
left. The West Ham leavers were dealt with as follows
Five left at 16 years. No action.
Nineteen were notified to the Local Mental Deficiency Authority, 7 under
Section 57(3) and 2 under Section 57(4) and 10 under Section 57(5) of the Education
Act 1944.
One was admitted to a residential special school.
Two removed from the district.
Two were allowed to return to ordinary schools.
Of the 5 extra-district children, 3 left school on attaining the age of
16 years, and 2 were found unsuitable for further education.
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