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At the end of the year, there was only one defective in the area awaiting
institutional accommodation. Thi3 is a most fortunate and happy state of affairs
which contrasts strongly with the adverse position not only in some surrounding areas,
but also in many other parts of the country where urgent institutional accommodation
for low grade defectives cannot be met.
Home Training. No special arrangements existed for the home training of defectives
during the year. Though likely to be limited in extent, there may well be a potential need
for this type of provision which may require consideration in future years.
Occupation Centre. No alteration of the premises or of the arrangements for the
admission, transport and attendance of children at the Centre took place during the year.
Staffing questions have already been reviewed in the foreword to this section on page 72
In March, 1954, an Inspector of the Board of Control visited the Centre and in the
report submitted to the Authority, spoke highly of the work carried out. The staff was
also pleased to welcome six students of both sexes who spent various periods at the Centre
for practical experience. This is a valuable feature of their training, for the exchange
of Ideas proves profitable for both sides.
The report of the Supervisor, Miss F.E„Forshaw, is given below:-
No. on Register at commencement of year 4-7
No. removed from Register 5
No. of Admissions 8
No. on Register at end of year 50
The 3 sections - comprising the 4 groups, Senior Boys, Senior Girls, Mixed Juniors
and Mixed Infants - worked well and showed some progress during the year. This was
especially noticeable with the senior boys and girls. Cooking was added to the senior
girl's timetable In addition to their other domestic work, and this, although extremely
simple and basic, has been most popular and well appreciated.
Other activities during the year covered a varied field.
The open afternoon, 6th July, was our usual exciting time, the children giving a short
performance, much appreciated by approximately 65 parents and visitors. Tea and sale of
handiwork followed.
We also held our popular Parents' Afternoons throughout the year for tea, discussions
and proposals.
An enjoyable day was spent at West Ham Open Air School, Fyfleld, on 15th September for
our annual outing. We had dull showery weather, but the children enjoyed the coach ride and
the novelty of a picnic lunch.
A Guy Fawkes celebration, much on the lines of last year, was fully enjoyed by all.
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