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At the end of 1965 the number of children on the rolls of the Opportunity Classes was 63(44boys,
19 girls).
There are also five peripatetic teachers who take children either individually or in small groups
for specific help with reading.
Autistic Children
Among handicapped children are some who do not seem to fall within any of the classified categories
for example, autistic children. There would appear to be a case for considering the establishment of a
special care unit, in close co-operation with the mental health services, for such children.
Home Tuition
During the year six children received home tuition for varying periods, under Section 56 of the
Education Act 1944. Of these children, four suffered from physical handicap and two from maladjustment.
Day Nurseries - Admission of Handicapped Children
The Council's Day Nursery Scheme provides for the attendance at day nurseries of handicapped
children who are recommended for admission, in the following categories:-
(i) Deaf, partially-hearing, physically handicapped, maladjusted, partially-sighted children
(ii) Mentally handicapped children under three years of age.
(iii) Children over one year of age of deaf or deaf/mute mothers.
No charge is made to the parents of these children. For children in category (i) over the age of
two years, the cost of attendance is borne by the Education Committee under Section 56 of the Education
Act 1944. Other cases are dealt with under Section 22 of the National Health Service Act 1946.
Admission may be for the whole or part of the day.
During 1965, five Haringey children, one child from Enfield and one from Hackney were in attendance
at day nurseries in the Borough under these arrangements. At the end of the year, three Haringey, one
Enfield and one Hackney child were still in attendance.
Recuperative Holidays
During 1965, thirteen boys and eleven girls were recommended for recuperative holidays in order
toassist their recovery after illness. Eleven boys and six girls were placed in suitable homes for periods
of varying length.
Special Investigations
National Child Development Study
The school health service continued to co-operate in this study, which is a national survey being
carried out on every baby born during one week in March 1958. For each child included in the survey
a detailed questionnaire was completed at personal interviews by health visitors with the parents, and
subsequently special medical examinations were arranged, and the results reported to the Study.
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