In addition, 13 children were considered for action under Section 8 of the
Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1948. 6 children were found to be still
ineducable and in the cases of 7 children it was recommended that the report should
be withdrawn.
Table 20—Delicate children
1,173 children (716 boys and 457 girls) were recommended for admission to
boarding schools for delicate children.
451 children (245 boys and 206 girls) were recommended for admission to day
schools for delicate children. 328 (182 boys and 146 girls) were found to be no longer
in need of special educational treatment in day schools for delicate children while
42 (29 boys and 13 girls) were recommended for transfer from day to boarding schools.
Table: Table 21Physically handicapped children A. Children not in special schools :—
Table 21
Physically handicapped children A. Children not in special schools :—
Boys
Oirls
Total
Found to be suitable for day special schools for physically handicapped children (see (i) below)
141
121
262
Found to be suitable for boarding schools for physically handicapped children (see (i) below)
2
7
9
Found to be suitable for ordinary schools (see (ii) below)
16
10
26
Found to be unsuitable for education at school but suitable for home tuition or tuition in hospital
