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The second group of 8—9 year old children is used chiefly
for the purpose of giving experience in sharing the therapist's
attention and dealing with the sibling-jealousy situation, preparatory
to their leaving the clinic. The third age-group is formed
of 5 and 6-year-olds who are withdrawn, and who are finding it
difficult to make contact with other children. In varying degrees,
however, all of these purposes except the first are served by all
groups.
REPORT OF THE EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Miss E. M. Smith reports as follows:—
During the year the psychologists for Walthamstow area gave
individual Intelligence Tests to 197 children (64 girls and 133
boys) who had educational or psychological difficulties. These
figures show an increased proportion of girls—32% as against
25% last year. The greatest number of cases were presented from
Junior Schools. The following tables will show the school and
age placement of all cases:—

It will be seen that the majority of Educational or psychological
problems come to light during the Junior School period,
but there is also indication that the age for transfer to secondary
schools produces a considerable number.