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I use no electrical apparatus in the treatment of these children except for an infrared
lamp, and as far as possible they are treated individually.
The most important part of the treatment is the instruction of the parent with the
child so that the parent can help the child daily with his or her active, or assisted active,
movements at home."
In addition to physiotherapy, therapeutic swimming is also arranged for some of
the pupils attending the Bentry School and the following report has been submitted by
Mr. A. Brand, who is responsible for this type of treatment:—
"This year I notice a slight falling off in the attendance at the swimming class.
We had only 7 new cases, against last years 14. The enthusiasm of the children however,
remains unimpaired. In fact, several of the children are so keen they are not
statisfied with just learning to swim—they want to be able to do all the strokes in the
book!
I would again like to extend my thanks to the Sports Organiser at the South East
Essex Technical College, and his staff, for their kind help and co-operation, and the
students who gave their help so willingly.
I would also like to extend my most grateful thanks to the members of the firm of
Toolpro Ltd., of Ilford, who for the past four years have each year organised (and paid
for out of their own pockets) a wonderful Christmas Party and Summer Outing for the
children. To all who have helped in any way—my sincere thanks."
The list below includes all children admitted to special schools during the year:—
Admitted to Residential Schools
E.S.N. 2
Physically handicapped 2
Delicate 5
Maladjusted 1
Deaf 1
Admitted to the Bentry and other Day Special Schools
E.S.N. 29
Physically handicapped 11
Partially deaf 2
Delicate 4
Partially sighted 5
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