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The two children rejected, with the reason for rejection and the
responsible Authority concerned were:-
South Essex (a) Did not present a true case of cerebral palsy and
physically was above average normally accepted
at Unit.
South Essex (b) Would probably be able to cope at an ordinary
school.
The admissions numbered 3 from the following areas:-
Ilford 1
South Essex 1
Dagenham 1
this therefore leaves 2 children on the waiting list, one from the
South Essex Division and one from Romford that has been carried
over from 1961. In connection with the last mentioned child his
admission has been deferred until such time as it is considered that
he will be able to benefit from all the facilities offered at the Unit
although meantime, he has been having physiotherapy once a week.
The pupils discharged from the roll numbered 4 and the reason
together with the Authority concerned is as follows:-
Forest Division: (a) Transferred to a residential special school of
the National Spastic Society.
(b) Removal from area.
Romford: Transferred to a residential special school.
South Essex. Action under Section 57(4) of the Education
Act.
It is hoped that in the Autumn of 1963 the present building will
be vacated and the Unit transferred to the new school in Barley Lane.
The children of Benton and the Unit will then all be under one roof
which will make administration and general supervision easier. It
also means that much of the therapy will be available to all the
children on the spot with minimal loss of time spent in transportation
and less interruption of actual education.