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The "leaver" inspections are of importance in regard to fitness
for employment, and the attendance of parents at these inspections
is to be encouraged.
(b) Co-operation of Teachers.
Renewed and grateful acknowledgement for the co-operation
of Head Teachers and their staffs must be made. Generous help and
co-operation has invariably been experienced, especially in the use
of their private and staff rooms for medical inspection—often at
great inconvenience.
The circulars issued each week by the Borough Education
Officer to Head Masters and Head Mistresses of schools in the
Borough were, with his co-operation, utilised in disseminating
information. The following matters were referred to during 1954:—
15th January. Circulation of forms of reference for appointments
and treatment at school and dental clinics.
26th February. Bacillary Dysentery. Reference was made to
a separate circular issued by the Borough School Medical Officer
and detailing the preventive steps which should be taken. Heads
were asked to ensure that on the first definite case of bacillary
dysentery routine and continuing disinfection should be carried out
along the lines advised.
19th March. Stressing the need for telephonic notification of
all children suffering from diarrhoea and vomiting.
30th April. Stressing the avoidance of food and drink two
hours before attending a dental gas session.
18th June. Drawing attention to the precautions necessary on
the occurrence of a case of poliomyelitis, i.e., to follow up all
absentees, immediate rest in bed for all suspects, avoidance of
unnecessary re-grouping in an affected school, and the discouraging
of assembly and mixing of classes.
25th June. Suggesting the routine disinfection of lavatory
seats and handles with " white " fluid to combat dysentery and
poliomyelitis.
19th November. Suggesting (a) further talks and demonstrations
by the Dental Hygienist, (b) absence of pupils from schools—
School Enquiry Officers pay follow-up visits. Prompt notification
of actual and suspected cases of diarrhoea and vomiting requested.
3rd December. Requesting early information as to any suspected
winter epidemic.
(c) Co-operation of School Enquiry Officers.
The Senior School Enquiry Officer and his staff have again
co-operated most effectively with the work of the School Health
Service.