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I. In Secondary Education
The Educational Psychologists have been consulted over:
(a) 11-plus selection procedures;
(b) comprehensive education;
(c) remedial provisions.
II. In Primary Education
The Educational Psychologists have been particularly active
regarding the problems of the slow learners.
(a) The report of the two year experimental screening for
slow learners at top infant level was completed in May 1968
giving details of the incidence and distribution of slow learners
in the borough.
(b) A system for the referral, investigation and formulation
of the educational needs of the slow learners (primary level) was
introduced and implemented. 73 infants were investigated and
28 of them were considered by co-ordinating panels.
(c) An exhibition of books, apparatus and remedial materials
on reading was completed in September 1968 for Primary and
Secondary teachers.
III. General advisory duties
The Educational Psychologists have been consulted by
teachers attending special courses and engaged on specific projects.
Lectures to various groups, e.g. mental health workers,
parents, were also undertaken by the service.
Work in the other areas of duties has continued:
1. Remedial classes. The Educational Psychologists have
continued to see new entrants but only minimal monitoring of
their progress has been possible.
2. Tutorial classes. Regular quarterly meetings have taken
place between the Teachers, the Consultant Psychiatrist and the
Educational Psychologists to discuss children's progress.
3. Hearing-impaired children. The Educational Psychologists
have also attended some of the regular monthly meetings between
the Teachers of the Deaf, Speech Therapists, School Medical
Officers and visiting Consultants to consider the needs and progress
of hearing-impaired children.
4. Special Infant Opportunity Classes. The system of a
general annual meeting between the Head Teachers, School
Medical Officers and Educational Psychologists has proved helpful
and will be retained.
5. Day Special Schools. Fortnightly visits have been
maintained as far as possible with the other demands of the
Service.