River Mead Staff Hub: Annual Staff Update 2025-26
Below is a series of documents and pieces of training that all staff are required to complete by 9 September 2024. You need to:
- Complete the annual safeguarding training
- Read and understand the documents
- Submit all of the required forms listed
If you have any questions, please contact Nikki (nhewlett@rivermead.equamead.org).
Section A – Training to complete
| Ser | Training | |
| A1 | Annual safeguarding update* | Once you have completed the training please download the certificate at the end and email to Trina Carey |
| A2 | Cyber Security Training | Watch Video |
| A2.1 | Cyber Security Certificate | When you have watched the video, complete the certificate with your details – you will need to upload it to submit to Trina Carey |
| A3 | GDPR Training * | Complete the training and download the certificate at the end. You need to email the certificate to Trina Carey. |
* This training is available via your TES account – you will need to log in to this to see this training
Section B – Documents to read
| Ser | Document |
| B1 | Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy |
| B2 | Staff Conduct Policy |
| B3 – for all staff | Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part 1) |
| B4.1 – for staff not working directly with children (as directed by Headteacher) | Keeping Children Safe in Education (Annex A) |
| B4.2 – for school leaders, staff who work directly with children and Safeguarding Academy Advisors *ONLY* | Keeping Children Safe in Education (Annex B) |
| B5 – for school leaders and staff with a pastoral role *ONLY* | Keeping Children Safe in Education – Part 5 |
| B6 | Behaviour for Learning Policy |
| B7 | SEND Policy |
| B8 | Guidance for Safer Working Practices for Staff who Work with Children |
| B9 | Relatives, Relationships and Other Matters Policy |
| B10 – you must read this before completing your Annual Registration of Business Interests Form | Gifts & Hospitality Policy |
| B11 – you must read this before completing your Acceptable Use Policy Confirmation Form | Acceptable Use Policy |
Section C – Forms to complete
| Ser | Document |
| C1 | Acceptable Use Policy Confirmation Form |
| C2 | Annual Registration of Business Interests Form |
| C3 | Photographic Consent Form |
| C4 | Disqualification Declaration Form |
| C5 – only complete this form when you have done everything else on this page | Annual Staff Update Confirmation Form |