About Schools UK
Trusted by Schools since 1997
- Underwritten by AXA – Winner of the 2025 Insurance Company of the Year award.
- FCA compliant and FSCS protected.
- Department of Education recommended CPC
- Constellia Approved, ISBL Partnered + More
- Established since 1997.
- The only family-run business within the market.
- Leading wellbeing partners.
- 5,000+ staff absence insurance policies written
- 30,000+ individual wellbeing members
- Market-leading wellbeing for all staff, including governors.
- Close family members and children included.
- Includes NHS GP queue skip via private GP, anytime, anywhere.
- Cashback for physio & therapies.
- Freedom to choose your provider.
Being family-run, means that we always go the extra mile for our clients, and you can be sure you will be speaking with the same contact throughout your policy with Schools UK, whether this be for 1 or 20+ years!
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STAFF ABSENCE INSURANCE for schools
Our long-standing position in the market is down to our honest, friendly and reliable customer service.
We offer a personal service to each and every one of our clients where we are always contactable to talk things through on the phone, email or through our unique online claim’s management software.
Simple.
Honest.
Reliable.
Our Unique Approach
We know that there are enough tasks to be done within your school each week without having to constantly chase up quotes, or take endless calls from different staff absence insurance providers.
That’s why here at Schools UK, we have worked tirelessly to develop a unique approach when quoting schools for new business or for renewals on our staff absence insurance policies.
How we achieved this is straightforward: by prioritising a simple trading style.
So, while most other companies in the market will offer you a variety of options that are tactically made to appear as different companies, we promise to always be transparent and only ever offer you one brand: Schools UK.
We are confident in our brand, policy and partners to leave it up to schools and academies to decide whether we are the right fit for them.
Streamlined Claims Management
Schools UK’s claims system is designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind to make the process as smooth as possible for schools. Clients can access the claims management portal online 24/7, ensuring that all claims are processed quickly and easily. This system allows schools to submit claims, track their progress, and receive updates in real time, all through a user-friendly interface. Additionally, for any queries or further assistance, Schools UK is readily available via phone or email, maintaining their commitment to personal service and reliable support throughout the process.
Learn more about our system here.
Market-Leading Wellbeing for Staff, Families and Governors
Skip NHS waiting times with Schools UK Health’s wellbeing services — giving staff, families, children and governors fast access to GP appointments, mental health support and everyday healthcare. Enjoy cashback on physio, counselling and more, with no need for provider approval. Faster care, quicker recovery, and staff back to work sooner.
Learn more about our wellbeing here.
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Once we have sent you your quotation, we will follow up with a simple courtesy email to ensure you have received the quotation and to let you know we are available should you have any queries about our school staff absence insurance.
‘97% of claims paid within 10 working days’
‘Staff are very polite, friendly and knowledgeable’
‘Claims system very easy to use’
‘easily contactable from quotation stage and throughout the policy’
‘Fantastic wellbeing package’
‘As a new headteacher, I have found the service excellent’
GET A QUOTE TODAY For your school Staff Absence Policy.
We have been a client with Schools UK for 5 years now, growing from a trust of 2 schools up to 14. Schools UK’s staff absence insurance policy helps to support our employee’s through their wellbeing package, whilst also helping to protect our financial budget where a staff absence occurs. Their personal level of service is fantastic, with friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff.
Stephanie Bass
Bridge Schools Multi Academy Trust.
