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.

They are based around:

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 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 five years.

Junior SAFEMark - training for transition pupils
Senior SAFEMark