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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Harrow 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Harrow]
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(j) Delicate Pupils, that is to say, pupils not falling under any other
category, who by reason of impaired physical condition need a change of
environment or cannot, without risk to their health or educational
development, be educated under the normal regime of ordinary schools.
Number of delicate pupils newly assessed 11
Number of delicate pupils admitted to special open-air
schools during the year 11
Total number of delicate pupils in open-air schools as at
31st December, 1968 22
The following table shows the number of children on the Register of Handicapped Pupils at the end of the year:-
| Residential Special School | Day Special School | Ordinary School | Hospital School | At Home | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blind | 5 | — | — | — | — | 5 |
| Partially-sighted | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | |
| Deaf | 1 | 4 | — | 5 | ||
| Partially Deaf | — | 9 | 9 | — | — | 18 |
| Educationally Subnormal | 8 | 50 | 3 | 61 | ||
| Epileptic | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
| Maladjusted | 15 | 5 | 11 | — | 1 | 32 |
| Physically Handicapped | 5 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 30 |
| Speech | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | |
| Delicate | 21 | 1 | 5 | 27 |
Children "At Risk" of Developing a Handicap
The problems associated with the rearing and education of a handicapped
child are manifold—so much so that, the earlier observation and
advice, and even treatment, can be instituted, the better the end result for
the child and very often for the parent as well. The whole exercise must
be a combined operation between parent, general practitioner, specialist,
local health authority and school health service personnel.