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Special Classes attached to Ordinary Schools
In addition to the units for partially hearing children already mentioned, there are four
"Opportunity" (or Remedial) inter-school classes for children with a normal range of ability but with
learning difficulties. Placement in these classes is temporary.
At the end of 1968, the number of children attending full-time "Opportunity" classes was 53.
There are also five peripatetic remedial teachers who take children either individually or in
small groups for specific help with reading.
Home Tuition
During the year nine children received home tuition for varying periods under Section 56 of the
Education Act 1944 when they were not well enough to attend school for a prolonged period.
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, partially-sighted, physically handicapped, maladjusted.
(ii) Mentally handicapped children under five 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 1968 twelve Haringey children and one child from another borough were in attendance at
day nurseries in the Borough under these arrangements. At the end of the year seven Haringey
children were still in attendance.
Recuperative Holidays
During 1968 23 boys and 26 girls were recommended for recuperative holidays in order to assist
their recovery after illness. 19 boys and 19 girls were placed in suitable homes for periods of
varying length.