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In 1922, a class was established at Woodside School where
"during the Summer 30 children selected from those who have some
physical disablement have their lessons in a shed in the playground".
Three years later a school for 40 physically defective
children was opened adjacent to Winterbourne School and when it
was moved to Addington, St. Luke's School was established from a
special class for myopic children which had been created in
Thornton Heath Library. The provision of additional accommodation
on the St. Giles' site so that St. Luke's School may be
transferred there was made possible by one of the last decisions
taken by the County Borough.
The work of the Unit for maladjusted children was extended,
in spite of staffing difficulties, by the formation of an
additional class. Partially hearing children have been less
fortunate: although the unit in Kingsley Infants' School which
was opened in 1964 has been very successful, the anticipated
opening of a second unit for Junior School children later in the
year did not take place owing to the lack of a suitable teacher.
The Chief Education Officer and his staff have been most
generous in their advice and help, and special thanks are due to
Head Teachers for continued co-operation. I am particularly
grateful to my deputy, Dr. Horner, who deals with the detailed
medical administration of this service, for enthusiasm, initiative
and efficiency in the discharge of these heavy responsibilities.
Finally it is my pleasure to thank once again the
Members of the Committee for their essential support and encouragement
which provide the basis for all progress and
development.
Public Health Department,
Croydon.