The SAFEMark Standard

SAFEMark standards

To qualify for an award schools must meet a set of standards. The standards have been developed in collaboration with schools so that valuable time and effort are channelled into achieving goals that are relevant and beneficial. These refer to

1. Efficient management of school transport
2. Improving and regulating behaviour on school transport
3. Developing and maintaining productive partnerships
4. Addressing transport in the curriculum

Schools who qualify for an award receive an engraved SAFEMark plaque and £100, if they complete the award within one year.

The SAFEMark Process

In general the process below is followed to guide schools through the scheme:

1. Consultation: Students, teachers, bus drivers and parents (optional) are surveyed to highlight key concerns regarding school transport.
2. Planning: An action plan is drawn up containing steps that need to be taken to address the key concerns from consultation.
3. Implementation: The plan is implemented by the school.
4. Assessment: Once the plan as been implemented the school are assessed against the criteria.
5. Award: If successful the school are awarded the SAFEMark.

   The award must be renewed after 5 years.