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Associated with the above are other defects — cardiac conditions, eye defects, epilepsy, spasticity, speech
defects, hyperactivity, bronchitis, skin disorders, partially hearing and diabetes.
There were three families with two children from each family attending the school.
At the beginning of the year there was a shortage of speech therapists but the situation improved, which
resulted in more regular therapy since the Autumn term. There were fifteen children having regular treatment and
four others periodically.
The addition of another classroom has provided further facilities and a slight decrease in class numbers.
The appointment of a teacher for manual instructions has given the more senior boys opportunities which they
enjoy very much.
The introduction of swimming and horse riding to the curriculum has been greeted with great enthusiasm.
Football and outside activities are much appreciated by the pupils. For the first time the pupils took part in the
Special Schools Sports Day at Goddington. This is hoped to be held at Woodbrook in the future.
The supply of a hoist to the special care unit is a very useful addition.
The staff have continued to work hard to give each child as much help as possible. The co-operation and
help of the head teacher, Mrs Walton and the physiotherapist, Mrs MacLachlan with the medical inspections has
been greatly appreciated.
EMPLOYMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN

OTHER MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
The following examinations were carried out by Medical Officers during the year:-
Training College candidates 454
Teachers 84
Total 538
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