Supply ME Allergy Safe School Award

Recognising Safer Schools. Protecting Lives. Raising Standards.

Trusted by schools and organisations committed to safety

At Supply ME, we believe that every school has a duty not just to educate—but to protect.

The Supply ME Allergy Safe School Award recognises schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to allergy awareness, prevention, and emergency preparedness.

Built specifically for the education sector, this award provides a clear, structured framework to help schools achieve and demonstrate best practice in managing allergens and protecting pupils.

Why This Matters

Food allergies are a growing risk across schools, with potentially life-threatening consequences.

This award helps your school:

  • Demonstrate compliance with allergy management expectations

  • Protect pupils, staff, and visitors from serious harm

  • Build confidence with parents and carers

  • Show clear leadership in safeguarding and health & safety

What You Receive

When your school achieves the Allergy Safety Award, you will receive:

  • 🏆 Official Allergy Safety Award Certificate

  • 🪟 Window Sticker for Your School Entrance

  • 🌐 Digital Badge for Website & Emails

  • 📋 Detailed Assessment & Compliance Report

  • 📈 Clear Action Plan (if required)

  • 📢 Recognition on the Supply Me Website & Social Media

What We Assess

Our assessment is designed to be practical, supportive, and aligned with real school environments.

We review:

  • Allergy policies and procedures

  • Staff training and awareness

  • Individual healthcare plans

  • Emergency response arrangements (e.g. auto-injectors)

  • Communication with parents and staff

  • Risk assessments (including trips and activities)

Award Levels

To encourage continuous improvement, awards are graded:

  • 🥉 Bronze – Basic systems in place

  • 🥈 Silver – Good level of control and awareness

  • 🥇 Gold – Strong, embedded systems

  • 💎 Platinum – Best practice / sector-leading

Benefits to Your School

  • Demonstrate duty of care to pupils and parents

  • Build confidence with Ofsted and inspectors

  • Provide reassurance to staff and governors

  • Strengthen your safeguarding and health & safety systems

  • Stand out as a school that takes allergy safety seriously

The Process

  1. Apply online

  2. We carry out your assessment

  3. You receive your report and outcome

  4. Achieve your award and promote your success