Welcome to the Team!
Congratulations on being accepted into the Samiad Summer School team! We’re thrilled to have you on board. As a member of our dedicated staff, your role in maintaining a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for our students is vital. On this page, you’ll find essential resources, including our Safeguarding Test and Initial Overview Training, designed to prepare you for the summer ahead. Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do, and your understanding and commitment are key to ensuring the well-being of both students and staff.
Thank you for joining us—and for helping make Samiad a place where safety, care, and adventure come together!
SAFEGUARDING TEST
Registration
To register please click on the screen below and you will be asked to provide your name and email address.
Device Requirements
The test can be done on any device that has access to the internet but it will be easier to use a laptop or ipad.
Duration of the test
The test itself will likely take 30 minutes to complete, please don’t rush, as the questions are there to help you understand the answers and how they relate to certain situations. If you have any tech issues or you need to pause the test, this isn’t an issue you can come back to where you left at any point, and you can restart the test as much as you wish.
Your results
In order to proceed we need every staff member to score at least 70% on the safeguarding test. If you score under this, then do not worry you can retake the test as many times as you wish.
YOUR TRAINING JOURNEY AT SAMIAD
To ensure you’re fully prepared and confident in your role, all staff will complete a three-step training process before starting at Samiad Summer School. This training is designed to give you the knowledge, tools, and support you need to succeed and to help us deliver the safe, enriching experience we’re known for.
Step 1 : Online Training
Start by completing our basic online training module (link below). This self-paced course provides a general overview of Samiad, our policies, and what to expect during your time with us. The training includes quiz questions throughout to help reinforce your understanding.
Step 2 : Live Online Training Session
Next, you’ll take part in a live, interactive online session led by a member of our senior team. This training dives deeper into your specific role and gives you the chance to ask questions and engage with other new team members. You’ll receive an email invite with details on the date and time of your session.
Step 3 : Onsite Training
When you arrive on site, you’ll begin with in-person training at the start of your agreed placement. This includes a mix of all-staff sessions, briefings, and targeted role-specific preparation to make sure you’re fully ready to hit the ground running.
BEFORE ARRIVING ON CAMPUS
As well as completing our online safeguarding training please take the time to read the documents below, they give useful information for summer school staff and our policies.
