Staff Absence Protection

FCA-Regulated, AXA-Underwritten Protection ensuring 100% valid-claim payout certainty for 23,000+ members

The only budget protection that covers your Staff AND their Families.

Welcome to Schools UK — the UK’s longest-established provider (since 1997) of staff absence protection for thousands of schools with 30,000+ wellbeing members.

Since 1997, we’ve proudly supported schools, academies and trusts with bespoke staff absence protection policies, now underwritten by AXA (Winner of the 2025 Insurance Company of the Year). Additionally, we’re now listed on the DfE recommended CPC framework.

Our cover includes market leading wellbeing services for all staff — and their families — whether they’re listed on the policy or not. Instant GP access for governors, staff and their families (including children) helping them skip NHS delays, get treatment quickly and keep schools running.

Plus market-leading cashback on services like physiotherapy, counselling and more, without needing our approval for who provides it.

Learn more about our staff absence insurance.

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Why Schools UK Staff absence insurance?

We prioritise your staff, offering staff absence protection policies designed to support every challenge your school may face – delivered with quality assurance and care.

We’re proud to be:

• Listed on the Department of Education recommended CPC Framework
• Underwritten by AXA – Winner of the 2025 Insurance Company of the Year
• ISBL Approved Partners
• Partners of Schools North East
• Constellia Approved Providers

Our insurance and wellbeing services go beyond just illness and injury – We including mental health support, counselling, EAP access, muscle & body support plus much more.

We’re proudly partnered with Sonder and Sparta Health, ensuring your staff receive high-quality, trusted wellbeing services that promote resilience and recovery across the whole school workforce

Market-Leading Wellbeing for Staff, Families and Governors

Protecting the whole home, not just the staffroom.

Skip NHS waiting times with Schools UK Health’s wellbeing services — giving staff, their families, children and governors fast access to GP appointments, mental health support and everyday healthcare. Plus, enjoy market-leading cashback on services like physiotherapy, counselling and more — with no need for our approval on who provides them. It’s faster care, quicker recovery, and a healthier return to school for everyone. We get staff back to work quicker.

Standalone wellbeing packages via Schools UK Health

Easy paperless claims system – with live claim status

Designed for school administrators, this system streamlines staff absence management, saving time and boosting security.

Live Claim Status

Average Payment Time of 3 Days

Friendly Claims Management Team

It makes handling Schools UK staff absence insurance simple and efficient.

insurance-Based staff absence protection

• Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
• Covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

We are insurance-based, which means 100% of all valid claims are guaranteed to be paid, no questions asked.

We are committed to providing exceptional customer service and maintaining ethical practices.

Countless schools across the UK trust us to protect their greatest asset – their staff. Explore our site to discover how we can help you maintain a healthy, thriving school environment.

Personal Service

Schools UK is a family-owned business with over 27 years of experience supporting schools across the UK. We’re small enough to offer personal, responsive service – and large enough to deliver expert cover, fast claims turnaround, and nationwide support.

As one of our customers put it:

“They’re small enough to talk to and big enough to be seriously effective.”

streamline your staff absences WITH SCHOOLS UK

Contact us today or request a free quotation to see the difference for yourself.