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made four visits for the purpose of examination and
advice, and Mr. Harvey, the Youth Employment Officer,
made two visits to interview all leavers. On one
occasion the Disabled Resettlement Officer from the
Ministry of Labour accompanied the Youth Employment
Officer.
Dr. Poole has made regular weekly visits and his
ready help has at all times been available for children,
parents and staff alike. This has been much appreciated.
The Officers Care Committee to consider placement
of school lsavers in employment met on ©ne occasion when
the area Social Welfare Officer was present.
Mr. Taylor of the School Dental Service attended
the school in November and held a full dental inspection.
Mrs. Leach, S. R. N., school nurse, has attended daily,
and has assisted in the general care and management of
the children, and has made home visits in selected cases.
A total of 906 minor treatments have been given.
At the Autumn Examinations of the Royal Society of
Arts one girl was successful in obtaining certificates
in English and Arithmetic.
The children on roll at the end of the year were
classified as follows
Delicate (Category j ) 23
Physically Handicapped (Category h') 48
Epileptic (Category 'f') 2
During the year thirty five children left the school,
thirteen being transferred to ordinary schools, four to
employment, seven to residential schools, five to E.S.N,
schools, one to residential training, one to the Spastic
Unit, one having home tuition, and one unemployable, also
two having left the district.
The average number on roll was 79, with an average
attendance of 62. 2"
The table below shows the analysis of principal
defects of children at the school during December, 1959: