By Ebele Orakpo

IN response to the changing  environment and needs of parents to have their babies constructively engaged while they are at work or for an additional period after school hours, in a conducive and safe environment, Corona Schools’ Trust Council has decided to expand its services to crèche, playschool and after-school. In the last 62 years, the school has provided qualitative education to teeming young Nigerians from nursery up to secondary school levels.

In a statement made available to Vanguard, Mrs. Adeyoyin Adesina, Chief Executive Officer of Corona Schools’ Trust Council noted that the new addition was embarked upon after a detailed study and assessment of the landscape and alignment to established goals as an organisation.

She said that following the outcome of their investigations, they have firmly resolved that these are areas that align with their vision and mission statements, and to which they can deploy their brand and well known expertise.

According to Adesina, the Crèche section would care for babies between the ages of three months and 15 months while the playschool will serve toddlers between 18 months and three years. The Corona After-school Enrichment Services (CASES) will run from 2.30pm to 6.00pm.

Throwing more light on facilities on ground, she said that the schools have established standards to maintain. “Parents and guardians should be rest assured that there are clearly defined structures, age- appropriate facilities and personnel that ensure all the schools are safe and conducive for care, play and learning.”

On the affordability, she said the rates have been determined based on a study of the costs involved to deliver a Corona quality programme and what already obtains in the industry. In terms of safety and security, Adesina said: “Established structures in our schools include documented policies and processes on health, safety and security. These are periodically tested and updated as appropriate.

“Compliance is enforced and the entire school community, including pupils and employees, are educated and very familiar with health, safety and security procedures and emergency response and escalation channels.”