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Ealing 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ealing]
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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 Intelligence Quotient 'score' which decides the issue, but the generally accepted standard is as follows:-
| I. Q. 'Score' | |
|---|---|
| Normal schooling | above 75 |
| Education at a school tor the educationally sub-normal | 75 - 50 |
| Unable to benefit from education | below 50 |
The purpose of this is to ensure that, if suitable, the children shall receive alternative training at
junior training schools. The number who were assessed as unable to benefit from education during the
was three. There is a total of 88 children of school age in junior training schools.
RECUPERATIVE CARE
Under Section 48 of the Education Act, arrangements are made on the recommendation of a
doctor for convalescent holidays, without charge, for school children.
During 1968 recuperative care was arranged for 34 school children.
Where a mother has been ill, arrangements can be made for her to be sent away with her children,
In these cases the mother and children under school age are assessed according to the family income and
a charge made which is up to £5.15. 0. per week for the mother and up to £3. 3. 0. for the children.
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