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The individual attention given to pupils proves very beneficial, particularly to those needing additional
help in some subjects and to those preparing for examinations.
The smooth running of the classes is ensured by the co-operation of the hospital staff and the ready
help of the Haringey Library Service is much appreciated."
Special Classes attached to Ordinary Schools
In addition to the units for partially hearing children already mentioned, there are seven '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 1969, the number of children attending full-time 'Opportunity classes' was 55.
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 eight 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 1969 thirteen Haringey children and one child from another borough were in attendance at
day nurseries under these arrangements. At the end of the year nine Haringey children were still
in attendance.
In addition, one handicapped child was placed with a private child minder and one in a private
playgroup, without charge to the parents. Both children were still in attendance at the end of
the year.
Recuperative Holidays
During 1969 18 boys and 18 girls were recommended for recuperative holidays in order to assist
their recovery after illness. 14 boys and 16 girls were placed in suitable homes for periods of
varying length.
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