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gives him a secured position in after life to grapple with and
make the best ot his tew physical abilities.
Of the 18 children (both Departments together) given permission
to take up suitable jobs found for them, ,14 actually kept
their work; the others have changed since; one M.D. only is not
working regularly.
Ot the eight of the "Age Limit" Class (both Departments),
four have procured work and 4 are unplaced.
In all cases this year the jobs obtained are of the "Factory"
type.
We still keep in touch with many of the old pupils. One
1922 badly crippled lad is earning on an average £2 weekly by
travelling about in a wheeled chair with a confectionery counter in
front. His sale sites are School and Park gates. It is rather
wonderful, for he greets every customer, despite the sale is ¼d.
perhaps, with a cheerful word and smile. Another, a P.D. girl,
who is unable to move about alone, keeps herself as "Needlewoman
"for her neighbours, and her connection is now spreading
farther afield.
We feel far more hopeful this year. Industry is improving,
and of our 26 Leavers who are 14 years plus we have 18 in all at
work, that is approximately 69.2%. We are nearing our erstwhile
pre-war estimates ot 75%. Therefore we are convinced
that these Schools do benefit these Defective Children and give
the "higher grade pupil" a chance ot becoming self-supporting
citizens.
Frederick Road and Water Lane Deaf Centres.
These Centres have accommodation for 40 and 44 Deaf mutes
respectively. All the children are examined annually by an Assistant
School Medical Officer, and arrangements are also made for an
annual examination by the Specialist Aural Surgeon.
The Education Committee have decided to instal a Multitone
Deaf Aid Wireless Apparatus at each of the Deaf Centres. By
its aid deaf mute children with partial hearing can be taught and
their speech should more rapidly improve.
During 1935 the number of children examined at these schools
in the course of Routine Medical Inspection was as follows:—
Frederick Road Deaf Centre, 24.
Water Lane Deaf Centre, 38.
Very few minor defects were found, and these were referred
to the Clinic for appropriate treatment.
A number of children from outside areas are admitted to these
schools by arrangement with the Local Education Authority, when
vacant places permit.
The following reports have been received from the Head
Teachers of the Deaf Centres regarding "Leavers":—
Frederick Road Deaf Centre.
One boy working for a Builder.
One boy working in a Basket-making Factory.
One boy unemployed.
One girl unemployed.
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