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I drew attention to an increase in this problem and the need for an enquiry into the
completeness of the Council's service for schoolgirl mothers. This will proceed
during next year.
CHILDREN UNABLE TO BENEFIT FROM EDUCATION AT SCHOOL
Under Section 57 of the Education Act children who are so mentally handicapped
that they are unable to benefit by education at school are referred to the Council's
Mental Health Service for further care. There is no arbitrary 'score' which decides
the issue, but the generally accepted standard is as follows:-
The purpose of this is to ensure that if suitable they shall receive alternative
training at junior training schools. The number of children who were assessed as
unable to benefit from education during the year was three. There is a total of 98
children of school age in Junior Training Schools.
RECUPERATIVE HOLIDAYS
Under Section 48 of the Education Act arrangements are made on the
recommendation of a doctor, for convalescent holidays for school children. No charge
is made.
During 1966, recuperative holidays were arranged for 34 school children.
Normal schooling
Education at a school for the
above 75
educationally sub-normal
Unable to benefit from education
75 - 50
below 50
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