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Hornsey 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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During the year 16 children have been examined by the
School Medical Officer with a view to their admission to the
Joint Special School, and of these children 7 have actually
been admitted.
Since the Joint Special School for feeble-minded children
was opened in March, 1916, sixty-five children (36 boys and 29
girls) have passed through this school.
The Central Care Committee undertakes the supervision of
such of these children as are not notified to the Middlesex
County Council on their leaving school. Most of the actual
visiting has been done by the chief attendance officer, and Miss
Wyldes, the head mistress, takes a great interest in the children
and keeps valuable records of their progress after leaving school.
The following is a summary of the after histories:— Returned to public elementary
| Boys. | Girls. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schools or now known to be in steady work | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| Sent to private schools | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Doing "odd jobs" | 3 | — | 3 |
| At home—not working | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| In institutions | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| Left the district | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Dead | 1 | — | 1 |
| 36 | 29 | 65 |
STAMMERERS' CLASS.
Two classes are held at the Education Office, Crouch End,
each class meeting for a period of three-quarters of an hour
twice weekly. The classes are conducted by Miss B. Kennedy,
an experienced instructress on the staff of the London County
Council. The psychology of stammering children is little understood
by those not trained in their management, and the beneficial
effects of the treatment of such children in a special class,
though gradual in development, are nevertheless sure. This
defect almost invariably causes acute distress to the unfortunate
sufferer, and is usually a serious handicap in adult life.
Altogether 14 children have attended the classes during the
year.