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The position at the School for the E.S.N, is a cause for
considerable concern because at a review of the waiting list in the
spring of 1955 there were 34 cases with intelligence quotients of 75
or under still remaining at ordinary schools. These included at
least five cases whose admission to a special school was of some
urgency.

(a) School for the Partially Sighted.—Mr. G. M. Williams,
Head Master, reports as follows:—
" There were 46 children on roll at the end of the year. Of
these eight came from Walthamstow, 20 from other Boroughs and
Divisions in Essex comprising Barking, Dagenham, Forest, Ilford:
Leyton. Romford and S.E. Essex, and 18 out-county children from
the Middlesex Boroughs of Edmonton, Enfield, Hornsey, Tottenham
and Wood Green.
" At the special ophthalmic session held at the school in
December, it was found that 15 children had visual acuity (Snellen),
after correction, of 6/18 or more, four children acuity of 6/24, eight
with 6/36 and 18 children visual acuity of 6/60 of less. Three
children were certified as blind and are now awaiting transfer to
schools for the blind, and two children were recommended for
transfer to ordinary schools.
" As in previous years the specialist ophthalmic medical supervision
of the children has been well maintained. Dr. I. Gregory,
M.B., D.O.M.S., has made two visits for the purposes of ophthalmic
examinations and has given much helpful advice. The medical
staff of the Eye Clinic have also made regular ophthalmic examinations
of all children in the school, and their very ready and willing
help has been much appreciated. In February, Dr. Watkins made
.a full medical inspection of each child, and in addition has