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12. School Baths.
There are no baths used at the schools for the bathing of
school children.
13. Co-operation of Parents.
During the year 1934 the number of parents who were present
at the routine medical inspections was 4,314 (4,935 in 1933), that
is, in 71.5 per cent of the cases examined (64.7 per cent in 1933).
The interest which parents take in the work of the School
Medical Service demonstrates the value which they place upon this
work, and assists greatly in ensuring that our advice and directions
are carefully carried out.
14. Co-operation of Teachers.
The Teachers render most valuable assistance to the School
Medical Service, and the great interest which they exhibit in
regard to all matters affecting the physical and mental condition
of the scholars is extremely stimulating and encouraging to the
School Medical Officers and Nurses.
15. Co-operation of School Attendance Officers.
The co-operation of School Attendance Officers and the coordination
of the School Medical Service with that of the School
Attendance Department has been fully discussed in previous
reports.
Many cases have been referred for special examination by the
Attendance Officers on Form 21, and of these cases 47 were
medically examined, reports and advice in each case being sent to
the Secretary of the Education Committee.
16. Co-operation of Voluntary Bodies.
Reference to 9 (e) will give some measure of the scope of the
work carried out in association with Voluntary Bodies.
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children has been of great assistance in our efforts on behalf of
children whose parents have proved indifferent or stubborn.