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(2) Maladjusted children for whom absence from the home environment
for some time daily is considered advisable;
(3) Partially-sighted children whose need for training and companionship
should be met in a sheltered environment;
(4) Children over the age of one year of deaf and dumb mothers.
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.
Two children from category 1 and one from category 2 were
admitted to a day nursery during 1973.
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. One
child was receiving home tuition at the end of 1973.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES (see also page 53)
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.
B.C.G. Vaccination
The B.C.G. vaccination of school children aged 13 against tuberculosis
continued during the year. This vaccination scheme is operated under
Section 28 of the National Health Service Act and is, therefore, offered to
children attending both maintained and independent schools.