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Certain small structural alterations, and equipment enabling
simple cooking to be done, greatly contributed to the welfare of the
children visiting this centre.
As in former years the school was opened during the summer
holidays, and an excellent voluntary attendance was maintained.
The former school kitchen was adapted and equipped for use
as a Domestic Science room, and under the supervision of Mrs.
Maxwell, has proved to be a valuable addition to the school.
The school was visited by Dr. Llewellyn of the Ministry of
Education, Student Health Visitors, Student Teachers and visitors
from India and South Africa.
Miss Smith, Educational Psychologist, has made six visits for
the purpose of testing selected children. Dr. Watkins has made
regular weekly visits, and his continued interest in the children has
been of much help. A total of 1,697 minor treatments has been
given.
Miss Austin resigned from the teaching staff in August, her
place being taken by Mrs. Abbs.

I must again thank all my colleagues on the staff, teaching,
nursing, welfare, domestic and transport for their very valued
co-operation in the work of the School.
Swimming Instruction for cases of Poliomyelitis.—This has been
in operation in Walthamstow for some two or three years, and a
weekly 'bus party is made up from the special schools.
(c) School for the Deaf.—Mrs. I. J. M. Burt, Headmistress,
reports as follows:—
When the School re-opened in January, 1953, the number on
roll was forty-two.
A general medical inspection was carried out on five days in
February and March. The health of the children continued to be
very good.
By the Easter vacation the numbers had risen to forty-four. In
May the new Western Electric Hearing Aid was used for the first