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(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 teachers
of the deaf.
(f) Other Hospitals
Tuition has also been arranged at the following hospitals:-
St. Helier Hospital Children's Unit 15 (13)
Royal Marsden Hospital 14 (2)
Rutherford Children's Centre 1 (- )
Belmont Children's Unit 11 (10)
(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.
Home tuition was arranged in 1970 for 6 (8) pupils.
Employment of Children of School Age
The bye-laws regulating the employment of children provide for their medical
examination prior to employment and annual re-examination.
No. of children examined during 1970 was 247 (339)
Provision of Meals and Milk in Schools
The number of day pupils receiving mid-day meals and milk per day both at
maintained and non-maintained schools during 1970 was as follows:-