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EDUCATIONALLY SUB-NORMAL CHILDREN. During the year 28 West Ham children were admitted
by reason of educational retardation, and 37 West Ham children and 4 extra-district children
left. The West Ham leavers were dealt with as follows:-
Fourteen left at 16 years. No action.
Twelve were notified to the Local Health Authority, four by reason of a
disability of mind of such a nature or to such an extent as to
make them incapable of receiving education at school;
eight as requiring supervision after leaving school.
Two admitted to Hostels (attending day special schools)
Two removed from area.
Three committed to an Approved School.
Two returned to ordinary school.
Two admitted to residential schools.
PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN. During the year 20 children were admitted to the
Elizabeth Fry Special School on account of a physical handicap, including 4 extra-district
children; 12 West Ham children and 1 extra-district child left the school, another extradistrict
child died a few days after admission.
The West Ham leavers were disposed of as follows:-
Returned to ordinary school 3
Left school at 16 years - no action 4
Left school at 16 years and reported to the
Youth Employment Officer as Disabled
Juveniles 2
Left district 2
Notified to Local Health Authority as
suffering from a disability of mind of
such a nature as to make her incapable
of receiving education in school 1