STAFF ABSENCE INSURANCE FOR SCHOOLS

Staff absence insurance for schools from Schools UK provides FCA-regulated, insurance-backed protection with proactive wellbeing support – ensuring schools are covered not just when staff are off, but before absence occurs.

Backed by AXA and supported by our experienced in-house team, we offer structured policy terms, fixed benefits, and fast claims processing – Unlike unregulated mutual schemes, our cover includes structured policy terms, fixed benefits, and claims certainty, giving you the confidence of true insurance.

With 27+ years expertise in supporting schools, trusts, and academies, our cover helps reduce absence, ease the burden on leadership, and improve staff retention through sustainable, intelligent support. We also offer a state-of-the-art claims system with real-time push notifications, so schools can track the status of any claim 24/7 with complete transparency.

Insurance through us includes our Gold Wellbeing Programme – combining mental health support, physical wellbeing initiatives, and early intervention strategies to reduce long-term sickness and absence rates.

Working with Schools UK

Schools UK Health works hand-in-hand with Schools UK, combining absence insurance for schools and staff wellbeing programmes under one roof. Together, we deliver a smarter, more human approach to supporting school teams—protecting both your people and your budget.

Trusted by schools, Academies & Multi-Academy Trusts

Over 30,000 education professionals across the UK rely on us for fast, flexible support that fits school life. We’re proud to deliver insurance with workplace wellbeing that’s simple, effective, and genuinely valued.