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As with most other disorders, early diagnosis and treatment
is of the utmost importance. It is therefore satisfactory that the
largest group in this table is that of the seven-year-olds, and it is
to be hoped that in time, as the Centre becomes established and
expands so as to afford a more adequate service, the proportion
of children under 10 will increase and that of children over 10 will
dwindle.
(The above account of the work of the Child Guidance Centre
has been submitted by the Educational Psychologist, Mrs. Anthony.)
CONVALESCENT TREATMENT,
The beds reserved at Convalescent Homes by arrangement
with the Invalid Children's Aid Association were cancelled at the
outbreak of war and applications for vacancies were only made as
required. During the year 7 children were sent away for convalescent
treatment,
INFECTIOUS DISEASE.
The returns forwarded each week by the head-teachers giving
particulars of all new cases of infectious disease coming to their
knowledge included 1,558 cases of measles, 338 of whooping cough,
1,036 of chickenpox and 144 of mumps.

No closure took place under Article 22 or 23 (b) of the Code
Grant Regulations.
No certificate was issued under Paragraph 15 (ii) of the Administrative
No. 51 of the Board of Education.