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Day Nurseries—Admission of Handicapped Children
In order to help in the work of rehabilitation of handicapped children,
admission to a day nursery is arranged in certain cases. Although all
physically and mentally handicapped children are eligible the classes of
handicapped children for whom these arrangements normally apply are
as follows:-
(1) Deaf and partially hearing children for whom continuation of
auditory training in a hearing, and therefore, talking environment
is advised;
(2) Partially-sighted children whose need for training and
companionship should be met in a sheltered environment;
(3) Children over the age of one year of deaf and dumb mothers.
(4) Maladjusted children for whom absence from the home
environment for some time daily is considered advisable;
The cost of attendance is borne by the Education Committee under
Section 56 of the Education Act 1944, for children over the age of two
years. Those under two years of age are dealt with under Section 22 of
the National Health Service Act 1946. No charge is made to the parents
of either category.
One child from class 1 was admitted to a day nursery during 1971.
Home Tuition
In certain cases where a child cannot attend either a day or residential
school, arrangements are made for the provision of home tuition. Seven
children were receiving home tuition at the end of 1971.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
The number of cases of infectious diseases among children aged from
5-14 during 1971:-
Scarlet Fever 10
Measles 140
Whooping Cough 12
Infective Jaundice 2
Immunisation
Every effort is made to see that children receive full protection against
diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus and poliomyelitis in the pre-school
period. Primary immunisation should be completed during the first twelve
months and booster doses given at 4½ years, i.e. before starting school,
when special emphasis is placed on ensuring that children are fully protected
against poliomyelitis, diphtheria and tetanus. The immunisation
state of all children is checked at the first periodic medical inspection and
protective immunisation offered to all who require it.