Created by schools, for schools
Staff Absence Protection for Schools and Trusts
Since 2018, Education Mutual has been transforming staff absence protection with an innovative, non-profit making approach that prioritises schools, budgets, and wellbeing.
Welcome to your new favourite way to manage your staff absenteeism
Customisable staff absence protection
Built in health and wellbeing services
Re-investing surplus funds back into the education sector
Staff absence protection is a way for schools to manage the financial impact of staff being off work due to illness or injury. At Education Mutual, we do things differently.
We’re a mutual - that means we're owned by our member schools and run for their benefit, not for profit. This approach ensures that funds stay within the education sector, supporting schools directly.
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Fully flexible. Fully member led.
Our memberships are tailored to meet the unique needs of each school or trust, combining the extensive coverage of the commercial insurance market with a community-driven ethos akin to that of a local authority.
We’re the UK’s largest member-owned provider of staff absence protection for schools and trusts.*
Design your staff absence protection to best suit your schools’ priorities and financial requirements.
A suite of health and wellbeing services for members - all included at no additional cost.
We're evolving our health and wellbeing offering with smarter services and proactive support.
Rated ‘Excellent’ on Feefo.
Our board members
By schools,
for schools
We were founded by school leaders seeking a fairer, more supportive alternative to profit-driven providers. The board is made up of active school leaders who know schools’ yearly frustrations first hand.
Everything you need, all in one membership.
Non-profit making
All member schools pay a contribution to the mutual where these funds are pooled into a shared pot to pay claims.
Procurement partner
We’re an available option via the Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) and Value Match Sustainability Services.
Leadership development
Access over 140 CPD-accredited courses tailored for COOs, CFOs, Trust Leaders, and key trust employees.
Pupil wellbeing service
Designed to nurture the mental, emotional, and social health of their students through a digital-forward solution.
Webinars and training
Access a wide range of online webinars and training sessions throughout each academic year.
Referral scheme
When you recommend us, you don’t just share a great service, you unlock additional rewards.
Ready to tackle staff absenteeism together?
Chat with our team today and discover how an Education Mutual membership could benefit your school or trust with shared expertise, financial resilience, and a supportive community!
