[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
SIR,—In the hope that some of your readers may be willing to give a few hours a week of their leisure time to helping 'rthe Children's Care Committees in our primary schools, I 'venture to send you some details.
Much of the effectiveness of our School Medical Service 'depends on the ability of the parents to follow up the doctor's advice. Sir George Newman has told us how much the nation is benefiting by the early treatment of defective ears, eyes, teeth, hearts and lungs, all of which are commonly under supervision in our schools. The lady member of the Care Committee is here invaluable as a link between the school and the home. She provides information as regards the ways of obtaining treatment, makes appointments, and arranges for the convalescence of bad cases away from the crowded, airless home environment.
Men also can render useful service on these committees in the " after care " of lads from fourteen to seventeen and by keeping in touch with them till they are fairly established in life.
The Committees usually meet at the schools once a month for reports and discussions. Every London County Council School has such a Committee and many of them lack workers. Volunteers will, therefore, be very welcome. Applications should be addressed to the Education Officer at the County Hall, Westminster.—I am, Sir, &c.,
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