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Stammerers. Special classes of from eight to ten weeks'
duration have been carried out at North Street School during the
year. They are under the supervision of a qualified teacher, and
the results have been very promising. In the case of children
where sufficient improvement was not made during the first
course, a repeat course was recommended.
The children are examined by an Assistant School Medical
Officer before and at the end of each Course. During the year
,16 boys and 3 girls attended the first class, 10 boys and 2 girls
took a second Course, and 7 boys a third Course. Six boys and
2 girls were considered to be in need of further Courses.
Five classes were held during the year. Children from outside
areas are accepted when vacancies are available.
The following Table sets out the general daily routine at the
Stammering Class:—
9.30 to 10.30 a.m.—Breathing, Voice and Articulation Exercises,
followed by individual difficulties.
10.30 to 10.45 a.m.—Break.
10.45 to 11.30 a.m.—Reading, Poetry or Conversation.
11.30 to 12 —Arithmetic or written answers to
tions upon English, Geography, History
or General Knowledge.
2.0 to 3.0 p.m.—Voice and Articulation Exercises,
Reading, Poetry or Conversation.
3.0 to 3.15 p.m.—Break.
3.15 to 4.0 p.m.—Handwork, composed of Bookbinding.
Paper Modelling or Drawing. Girls
encouraged to bring Needlework or
Knitting. Solving of Children's Crossword
Puzzles.
Mrs. Wardhaugh reports:—
There has been no actual alteration in the daily routine at
the Stammering Class during the year.
Breathing, voice exercises, and individual difficulties were
given particular attention. Speech training taken on conversational
lines. Relaxation and rest encouraged. All spare time
given to Class Lessons.
Fyfield Residential Open-Air School.
The Residential Open-air School at Fyfield, Ongar, Essex.
maintained by the Authority for 80 boys and 60 girls provides all
the essentials of outdoor education.
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