Nigeria, Lagos
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Temple School educates the whole child and nurtures mental, social, physical and spiritual development. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility in the school. A pastoral leadership team, including a Deputy Head (Pastoral), monitors the socio-emotional development of pupils. The Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy aligns with Lagos State safeguarding policy and is updated annually. The school designates a Designated Safeguarding Lead (the Principal, Adeola Arofin) and Assistant Designated Safeguarding Leads (Adurayemi Ipinolu; Judith Onowighose; Kelechi Oti; Ugochi Nnaji), with a safeguarding committee overseeing implementation and staff training.
An Exceptional Learners Coordinator provides support for learners with special educational needs.
Mental wellbeing is addressed as part of educating the whole child. A pastoral team monitors pupils' academic and socio-emotional development, led by the Deputy Head (Pastoral). The safeguarding structure includes a College Counsellor to support student wellbeing.
Temple School is committed to safeguarding and protecting children, with safeguarding regarded as a shared responsibility. The policy covers Safeguarding and Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Anti-Bullying, Staff Code of Conduct, and Rules and Regulations for Learners, and aligns with Lagos State guidance. It defines safeguarding, child protection and related terms, and establishes a Designated Safeguarding Lead (the Principal) and Assistant Safeguarding Leads, plus a Designated Governor for Safeguarding, to oversee compliance. The Safeguarding Committee oversees policy implementation, including audits, staff training, and safeguarding reviews bi-annually. A Safeguarding Statement confirms an unwavering commitment to welfare.
Temple School is a private international school in Lagos, Nigeria, educating children from 0 to 18 across four campuses in Ilupeju and Ikeja. It blends the British National Curriculum with Cambridge programmes (Primary, Secondary, IGCSE and A Levels); AP where appropriate, alongside a bespoke curriculum. The primary section follows the Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP) for English, Maths, Science and ICT, with additional subjects including History, Geography, French from age 2, RE, Citizenship, Design and Technology, Art, Music and Physical Education. French is introduced early to support international perspectives. The school operates four campuses with a Sixth Form College offering on-site residential accommodation. Facilities include two 25m swimming pools, science and ICT labs, Design Technology labs, Art studios, Music rooms, a library, plus Cisco Teleconferencing and Live Video Streaming labs. Co-curriculars feature swimming, taekwondo, drama, debating and contemporary dance, and an emphasis on leadership and community service through enrichment programs.