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(b) CO-OPERATION OF TEACHERS.
Grateful acknowledgment must again be given for the co-operation
of Head Teachers, upon whom a great deal of the success of the
School Medical Service depends. They have again helped generously
in the preparation for medical inspection and re-inspections, in
assisting the follow-up necessary for the remedy of defects, in
allowing the use of their private rooms for inspections, and in the
reference of all known cases of minor ailments for treatment at the
school clinics. Acknowledgment has already been made of their
help with regard to the "Milk in Schools' Scheme."
The Head Teachers of Infant Schools have been particularly
helpful with regard to the scheme of diphtheria immunisation,
which could not have been so successful without their co-operation.
The continued co-operation of the teaching staff in sending
cases of minor ailments for treatment either to the family doctor
or to the clinics, is earnestly requested. The importance of
immediate treatment cannot be over-estimated for such serious
conditions as discharging ears and squints.
(c) CO -OPERATION OF SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
OFFICERS.
The Attendance Department under Mr. S. J. Longman, Superintendent
Attendance Officer, has again co-operated most generously
along the lines detailed in the 1931 report.
A great deal of additional work has been caused by the new
admissions of children to the Open Air School, and much tact has
been required in some cases to secure the co-operation of the parents.
(d) CO-OPERATION OF VOLUNTARY BODIES.
(a) The Invalid Children's Aid Association, and the Secretary,
Miss D. A. Lewis, has again given invaluable help, notably