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In all, 16 children now possess hearing aids. We find that,
whilst most derive some benefit from them, a few benefit enormously;
on the other hand a small number appear not to benefit
at all. The recent practice of moulding the inserts to fit the individual
child has added a great deal to their comfort and general
usefulness.
The school has received visits from Dr. Francis Clark, the
Ear, Nose and Throat Consultant, Dr. Powell, Dr. Watkins and
Dr. Miller Wood.
The health of the school has been exceedingly good and the
attendance very high, many weeks being 100 per cent.
(iv) School for the Educationally Sub-Normal.—Miss R. E. A.
Lock, Head Mistress of the School for Educationally Sub-Normal
Children, reports as follows:—
Number on roll have averaged 65 for the year, and the intelligence
quotient range has been up to 76.
Five low grade children have been excluded as ineducable—
two of the number have been admitted into residential institutions.
Of the senior scholars who left during the year only one girl
has failed to gain employment. Two boys returned to ordinary
elementary school.
Since the appointment of a new master, the senior boys have
been able to form a football team, and so far have had three
matches with other schools in the Borough.
Senior boys and girls are still attending swimming instruction
weekly and have gained one more certificate.
Attendance has been well maintained throughout the year, and
the incidence of epidemics and minor ailments has been low.
14. FULL TIME COURSES OF HIGHER EDUCATION
FOR BLIND, DEAF, DEFECTIVE AND
EPILEPTIC STUDENTS
The Authority for the provision of such courses is the Essex
County Council.
15. NURSERY SCHOOL
Miss F. D. Harris, the Head Mistress, reports as follows :—
The Nursery School is always filled to capacity (90 children)
and the waiting list is never-ending. Many of the children are
admitted because their homes are dreadfully overcrowded. Some
live in upstairs flats, and have to be kept quiet and still to avoid
complaints from the people living on the ground floor.