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Many of these children are found to be not suffering from deafness but to
be non-communicating (Autistic) children. A number may be in the unit
for a few days only when the diagnosis has not proved difficult but others
remain for a period of months.
There are 12 beds in the hospital for these children, the beds almost
always being occupied, and the children suitable for education attend
classes run by a teacher of the deaf and one part-time teacher of the
deaf both of whom are attached to the unit.
(f) Other Hospitals

(g) Home Tuition
Some children may be so severely handicapped as to be unable to attend a
day school. During the waiting period for admission to a residential
school or if the handicap is only of a temporary nature the education of
the children is continued in their own homes.
1968 1969
Home Tuition was arranged-
Period 1st January - 31st December 6 8
(h) Convalescent Treatment
School children are recommended for convalescence or recuperative holidays,
either by the family doctor, hospital or school medical officer.
Holidays were arranged for 15 children in 1968 and 17 children in 1969•
I am grateful to the Chief Education Officer for the following information
(a) Employment of Children of School Age
The by-laws regulating the employment of children provide for their
medical examination prior to employment and annual re-examination.
1968 1969
No. of children examined 382 339
(b) Physical Education in Schools
The wide range of physical activities pursued in schools continues to
expand. Particular interest in individual and small number activities
has been noted, although the popularity of team games continues to
flourish.
Senior pupils have taken part in residential courses in outdoor activities
at the Bowles Centre, Kent; Outward Bound activities in Wales; coastal
navigational exercises on the training barge 'Thalatta' in the Blackwater
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