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The 31 children not now on the roll ceased attendance for the following
reasons:—
Fit for ordinary school 19
Left school—over age 3
Admission to convalescent homes 2
Unfit for school attendance 1
Admitted to hospital 1
Admitted to Gregg's School 1
Admitted to St. Patrick's Open Air School 1
Admitted to Royal Wanstead School 2
Gone to Switzerland 1
The so-called spastic class continued to develop along the previous lines,
special therapy such as weaving and model making being introduced. The
use of walking machines and tricycles was extended.
In 1951 the composition of the class was as follows :—
Cerebral Palsy 6
General muscular dystrophy 1
General muscular dystrophy and spina bifida occulta 1
Talipes and wasting of calf muscles and poor speech 1
Total 9
In addition to the above, 2 milder cases of spasticity attended the
ordinary classes of the school.
One child of 3 years of age is down for admission to the spastic class when
he reaches school age.
As a result of the Medical Officer's periodic examinations, a number of
the children have been recommended certain treatment as follows:—
Administration of milk in school 30
Administration of cod liver oil emulsion 30
Administration of malt and oil, etc. 1
Referred to Orthopaedic Surgeon 1
„ Ophthalmic Surgeon 2
„ Aural Surgeon 1
,, Rheumatism Specialist 1
,, Dental Surgeon 8
Recommended asthma exercises 2
convalescent home treatment 1
,, Child Guidance Clinic 3
„ Speech Clinic 1
A course of asthma injections was given to 10 children during the year.
Four children received artificial sunlight treatment during the year.
Owing to the depleted dental staff it was not possible for the Dental
Surgeon to visit the school for the purpose of inspection. 21 children attended
the Dental Surgery for treatment.
The provision of extra rest and cod liver oil and milk continued as before
and children with lung diseases were given daily deep breathing exercises.
The rebuilding of the rest hall is nearing completion and it is hoped to
extend the activities of the school after Easter 1952 as a result.
Treatment for Uncleanliness.—The School Nurses paid 191 visits to the
schools (an average of 6 visits to each school during the year), for the purpose
of inspecting the heads and clothing of the children with the following
results :—
Number of Examinations of Children 53,017 Number
Infested *236 Per
cent.
0-4
*Seven of this number were found to be infected with living vermin; the
remainder with nits only. A child with any nits in the hair at all is included
in these figures.