Counselling & Pastoral Care

Counselling

At Lekki British International High School (LBIHS), we believe in the words of Plato, which states that “The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future life”. Guidance and Counselling is therefore embedded into all processes, procedures and policies relating to Learner Management and Pastoral care. This is to ensure that at the point of entry into LBIHS, individual differences of students are identified with the purpose of meeting these needs.

The Counsellor at LBIHS assists the students to:

• Chart individualised Educational Plan that suits their identified learning Styles
• Develop healthy habits; positive attitudes and values
• Be aware of work ethics
• Participate in school activities with the view of increasing their effectiveness in social and personal activities
• Identify their strengths, weaknesses, potentials and limitations

In a nutshell the counselling of our students at Lekki British International High School is of paramount importance to us. This starts from the day of resumption with an orientation course for new students, seminars and workshops for other students throughout the academic year. In addition, psychological tests are administered and interpreted to help identify specific learning styles and address other issues that might impinge on the learning process of a student.
With the right guidance and counselling we aim to achieve what Malcolm S. Forbes describes education as; “The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one”. This we strive to achieve in the Counselling Department!

Pastoral Care at Lekki British International High School

Lekki British International High School is a community of parent’s staff and students committed to academic excellence and operating within a situated, authentic, and deep learning environment. We aim to develop all learners in our care to their fullest potential, through the provision of a pastoral care system that is both reactive and proactive.

Aims of Pastoral Care System:

• To foster a strong partnership between parents, teachers, students and all members of the school community.
• To promote a school environment that is open, happy and inclusive.
• To encourage parents to play an active role in the development of their child.
• To encourage students to be proactive and help others, both in school and in society.
• To help students to strive to achieve their potential in all aspects of life.
• To encourage students to participate in a wide range of community based projects whereby each year group adopts a Charity of their choice.
• To encourage the development of individual talents through the provision of a wide range of co-curricular activities both fee paying and teacher led.
• To instill leadership skills amongst our students through the provision of courses that seek to promote and develop self understanding, communication, planning, and organizing skills.
• To encourage co-operation and responsibility for one’s actions.
• To encourage self discipline.
• To encourage mutual respect amongst all members of the school community.
• To develop personal integrity in the students.

Policies and Procedures:
Policies and procedures exist at all levels within the school to assist in the delivery of pastoral care to our students. Student support services and pastoral care structures include:

• Leadership Programme
• Prefect System
• Student Council
• Induction Programme for Year 7 students
• Behavioural Management
• Anti Bullying Policy
• Uniform Policy
• Counselling Services
• House System
• Homework Policy
• Career Guidance
• Student Records and References

Pastoral Care Input:
Members of the School Community with direct Pastoral Care input include:

• Principal
• Vice-Principal
• Counsellor
• Nurse
• Head of Year
• Form Tutors
• Class Teachers
• Learning Support Tutor