Segment 1 Children are seen playing but one little boy cannot join in because he does not have the use of his legs. The narrator explains that he has cerebral palsy. Other children with cerebral palsy are shown, including a young man who is trying to find a job but failing. Wilfred Pickles is seen explaining that people with cerebral palsy (the term 'spastics' is used throughout the film) do not receive much help with specialised education or training. Only a very few have recourse to physiotherapy and special needs education. A young girl is shown having physiotherapy, and children are seen attending a school for people with cerebral palsy. Time start: 00:00:00:00 Time end: 00:06:38:24 Length: 00:06:38:24
Segment 2 Children with cerebral palsy are shown writing and doing crafts at St Margaret's, the first school for students with cerebral palsy in Britain. The headmistress of the school explains the practices of the school in voiceover as the students are seen studying and practising hobbies such as painting. Some students who find writing difficult are seen using typewriters instead. One girl has her speech recorded to monitor her progress, and examples are played. Time start: 00:06:38:24 Time end: 00:12:07:04 Length: 00:05:28:05
Segment 3 The headmistress stresses the need to build students' confidence so they can have self-reliance. She also says that more educational establishments such as St Margaret's are needed, as well as further assistance once students have graduated. Another school, Puckle Hill in Gravesend, is shown. The headmistress also has cerebral palsy. Students are seen studying and exercising and doing outdoors work such as gardening and farming. The narrator explains that Puckle Hill can only take in 1 in 1000 applicants. Wilfred Pickles is seen again, this time asking for help to open new schools. Time start: 00:12:07:04 Time end: 00:18:13:24 Length: 00:06:06:20