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visited a number of independent special schools outside the
Borough where Merton pupils are placed to ensure that both
the educational and living facilities are satisfactory.
In conclusion it should be mentioned that there has been the
fullest co-operation between the Child Guidance Service and the
Medical Officers especially in the cases of children ascertained as
educationally sub-normal but who in addition have symptoms of maladjustment
or emotional disturbance. This co-operation ensures that
children are placed in the most suitable educational environment.
The work of the Merton Child Guidance Service is given in
statistical form as follows:-