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affords treatment for a large proportion of the crippling defects occurring
in the district. The proximity of Tottenham to the large hospitals
in London allows of these institutions being made use of for a certain
number. Orthopaedic instruments are provided for crippled children
by the Invalid Children's Aid Association, and the Education Committee
recoup the Association as to 75 per cent, of their outlay. The parents
are required to contribute to the cost according to their means.
Two years ago. June, 1924, the Committee set apart two class
rooms at Parkhurst Road School for the education of physically defective
children. The pupils are conveyed to and from school by the Council's
ambulance. A nurse, who has been appointed to attend to these children,
accompanies them on their journeys and also when they are
required to visit hospital, so that she may learn the wishes of the
orthopaedic surgeon in charge of the oases and know how to follow out
his instructions. It is seen that the children wear their instruments
regularly and properly, that necessary adjustments are made where and
when required, and massage is given according to directions.
In those cases where it is inadvisable that the children should
attend a day school the Education Committee makes suitable provision
for them in residential institutions.
The following Report with respect to Open-Air Education, Physical
Training and Provision of Meals has been received from the Director of
Education :—
OPEN-AIR EDUCATION.
(a) Playground Classes.
Open-air shelters have continued in use at Page Green, Stamford
Hill and other schools. In most schools playsheds, and the playgrounds
generally, have been freely utilised in suitable weather for open-air
classes.
Proposals for the erection of a shelter at Woodlands Park Girls'
School are before the Board. It is hoped that this will be ready for use
early in the Summer of 1926.
(b) and (c) School Journeys and Camps.
For the year 1925, the Board of Education sanctioned the expenditure
of a sum not exceeding £190 in aiding School Journeys. The actual
expenditure was as follows:—