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Responsibility was taken over from Walthamstow Education
Authority for the education of two children at the Wood Street,
Myope School, E.17, upon the removal of the parents into this
area ; and two children left this school on attaining the statutory
leaving age of 16 years.
Responsibility was taken over from the London County Council
for the education of a child at a day partially-sighted school on the
removal of the parents into this area.
Deaf and Dumb Children.
Two children were admitted to a residential special school for
deaf and dumb children.
Two children were admitted to a day special school for deaf
and dumb children.
Responsibility for the cost of the education of a child at a day
deaf school ceased on the removal of the parents from the area.
Child Guidance.
During the year 8 children have been referred to the Child
Guidance Clinic, and the reports received from the Medical Director
have been most helpful in assisting me to decide on the future
treatment and care of these children.
Convalescent Home Treatment.
During the year under review the Education Committee
accepted responsibility for the cost of maintenance and treatment
of 50 children in convalescent homes, heart homes or open air
schools recognised by the Board of Education. In addition,
24 children attending Leyton schools were sent away for varying
periods through the agency of the Tuberculosis Care Association
and 87 through the agency of the Invalid Children's Aid Association.
Exceptional Children—Cost of Education.-The Director
of Education has supplied the following information showing the
annual cost to the Education Authority of educating the undermentioned
types of children.