[Report 1962] / School Medical Officer of Health, Staffordshire County Council.

  • Staffordshire (England). County Council.
Date:
1962
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Credit: [Report 1962] / School Medical Officer of Health, Staffordshire County Council. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    have made a success of their lives. Basford Hall lacked many facilities but remained throughout its existence essentially a home. Although the new buildings are much superior from the point of view of facdities and amenities, it may prove difficult to recapture the intimate atmosphere of Basford. The thirty boys, which is the full complement of the school, have settled in well and their health and general physical con¬ dition has remained excellent. Much progress has been noticeable both educationally and socially, and full use is being made of the playing fields. During the coming summer it is hoped that a considerable amount of work will be done in athletics and outdoor pursuits, including canoeing, light¬ weight camping, cycling and hiking, {d) William Baxter Day Special School for Educationally Sub- Normal Children The school has kept its full complement of 110 pupils throughout the year and their progress has continued to be satisfactory. All leavers have obtained and kept steady em¬ ployment in a variety of occupations. Seven certificates were awarded in a competition organised by the British Trades Alphabet, out of an entry of seven. For the first time this year the girls have staged a fashion show to display the various clothes they have made at school. The senior boys take cookery one half day per week and this has proved very beneficial. One boy is now an apprentice baker with Allied Bakeries and another with a small firm in Wednes- bury. The senior girls cook and eat their own dinner every Thursday. To get the older boys and girls used to mixing with adults, and also as part of their preparation for work and living, much interest has been taken in educational visits throughout the area. (e) Loxley Hall Residential School for Educationally Suh- Normal Boys This year brought several changes to the school which have called for flexibility and reorganisation. Two teachers left and have been replaced, and a new housefather and a new