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William Morris Deaf Centre.
Mrs. I. J. M. Burt, Headmistress, reports as follows:—
At the beginning of 1951 there were twenty children on the
roll, and at the end of the year the numbers had increased to thirtyfour,
increased accommodation having been made available.
Seventeen children were totally deaf, and one of these seems
ineducable (a four-year-old).
Seventeen children were partially deaf, and four of these may
be educationally sub-normal.
During the course of the year four boys left. Three went to
residential schools for the deaf, and one has been attending the
George Gascoigne Secondary School (for children with normal
hearing).
Eighteen new children were admitted during the year of all
ages between two to thirteen years and of all degrees of deafness
and mental development.
There were three qualified teachers at the end of 1951.
The annual examination by the Aural Specialist was carried
out in addition to the usual medical inspection.
School for Educationally Sub-Normal Children.
Miss R. E. A. Lock, Headmistress, reports:—
The average number on roll was 65. Two boys and three
girls were excluded as ineducable.
Four boys and four girls proceeded to employment during the
year. So far, only one boy has failed to hold a job.
The School was visited by students in training on two
occasions.
Three batches of E.S.N. Diploma Students from London
University visited the School.
A Psychologist from the Royal Eastern Counties Institute has
carried out further research during the year.
A Social Science Research Worker from the same Institute
has been following up those who have left school recently, in order
to ascertain the Social Quotient.
Some of the senior scholars entered for the local School Sports
and all stayed the course. Eight swimming certificates were gained
during the year.