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Lack of sufficiently qualified leaders in Physical Recreation
has always prevented the full expansion of this side of the work,
but during 1947 courses of training were organised for suitable
young men and women to train for the new Middlesex Certificate
in Recreative Physical Training. These courses are to extend over
two years, and successful candidates will be eligible to give instruction
in one or more branches of recreation in Clubs and Evening
Institutes. The enthusiasm shown for this type of training has
been very encouraging, and should result in raising the standard of
work and in giving increased enjoyment in recreation to a great
number of young people.
The two rehabilitation keep-fit classes for older women have had
increased success during the year and their activities are now
extended beyond physical recreation only. In fact, they might
well form the basis of a Community Centre.
A further class for women has had a successful beginning in
connection with a Parent-Teacher Association.
Special Day Schools for Handicapped Children.
(a) Oak Lodge, Finchley—Educationally Sub-normal.—This
school continues to provide accommodation for educationally subnormal
children. The number of children on the register in 1947
was 69 (44 boys and 25 girls). Five boys and 2 girls were admitted,
and 6 boys and 3 girls left during the year.
(b) Vale Road School for Physically Handicapped Children.—
The number of pupils in attendance at this school during 1947 was
85 (47 boys and 38 girls), their ages ranging from 5 to 16 years.
During the year 10 boys and 7 girls were admitted. Of these, 6
came from neighbouring boroughs.
(c) School for Partially-sighted Children, Walthamstow.—The
number of pupils in attendance during 1947 was 11. During the
year one pupil was admitted and one left.
(d) Tottenham School for the Deaf.—The Tottenham School
for the Deaf serves all parts of Middlesex, and parts of Hertfordshire
and Essex. Arrangements are made for certain groups to travel in
charge of guides, other pupils being brought to school by ambulance.
In certain cases, older children travel independently.