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Open Days.—These are held at the school one day each term and
parents and other interested bodies are invited to see the children at work
and parents are able to discuss their child's progress with the staff.
Visitors.—During 1965 over 150 people visited the school, including
visitors from America, Canada, Greece, Norway and Japan.
Supply Supervisor.—The former Middlesex County Council appointed
four Supply Supervisors to cover the eight junior training schools
in Middlesex during staff absences. One of these is based at the Harrow
Junior Training School. In June 1965, the Council gave approval to this
officer being seconded to other London Boroughs when staffing difficulties
are experienced, subject to the Authority concerned agreeing to reimburse
this Council in full all relevant expenditure in respect of the officer's
salary and other expenses, e.g. travelling during time of secondment, etc.
By the end of the year this officer had been seconded on two occasions,
each time to the London Borough of Barnet to work in their Hendon
Junior Training School.
Christmas Activities.—Committee approval was obtained to the
sum of 12/6d. per head being spent on the provision of Christmas extras
at each of the three mental health establishments.
The junior training school utilised this money on a Christmas dinner
and party for the children at which Father Christmas arrived, with a
gift for each child.
The children also entertained their parents and relatives with a Carol
Concert and tableux from the Nativity story, one afternoon shortly before
the end of term.
Physiotherapist and Speech Therapist.—The former Middlesex
County Council employed one physiotherapist to cover all the junior
training schools in the County. Under the Local Government re-organisation
this officer was transferred to the London Borough of Hounslow and
reciprocal arrangements between Hounslow and the other London Boroughs
covering the former Middlesex area have been made in order that
she can continue to serve the junior training schools. Her salary and car
allowance are now shared and Harrow contributes 12|%.
In December 1965, a speech therapist commenced sessions at the
junior training school and this too is proving a most helpful and important
service to the children.
Dental Treatment/Minor Ailments/Medical Examinations.—
Periodic dental inspections and treatment are carried out by the school
dental officer either at the school or at the nearby Whittlesea Road Clinic.
More difficult cases are seen at the Caryl Thomas Clinic. Minor ailments
are dealt with at the Whittlesea Road Clinic, and periodic medical examinations
are carried out by the Medical Officer of the department.