Welcome to
Education Mutual.
Want to know more about who we are and why we exist? Explore our story, discover our values, and see how we’re working together to make a difference in education.
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Welcome to your new favourite way to manage your staff absenteeism
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. Tailored memberships combine the benefits of commercial insurance with a community-focused ethos, ensuring every surplus is reinvested directly back to the education sector where it’s needed most!
Our multi-award-winning service delivers budget certainty and includes access to a wide range of health and wellbeing services which are all included at no additional cost such as face-to-face counselling, physiotherapy, 24/7 GP access, and occupational health support to reduce and prevent absences.
We’re designed with schools in mind.
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.
Many schools stick with traditional staff absence insurance providers out of habit. We get it – when budgets are tight and times even tighter, it’s easier to renew than re-think. But here’s the thing: just because it’s familiar doesn’t mean it should cost you more or offer you less.
Are you getting the best value for school funds?
“What can I expect in an
Education Mutual membership?”
We’re the UK’s largest member-owned provider of staff absence protection and also recommended for schools by the Department for Education through the CPC framework for a reason. Memberships are tailor-made to align with each school’s unique needs, securing extensive coverage customised to fit your budget requirements.
Our awards and recognition.
2 x Gold Trusted Service Awards
We’re proud to have won the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award - an accolade given to organisations who receive an average service rating of over 4.5 stars.
2 x Platinum Trusted Service Awards
We’re proud to have won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award twice - an honour given
to organisations with 3 consecutive years of
gold level service and continued excellence.
Customer Service Excellence of the Year
This award recognises the excellence of Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) suppliers in exceeding expectations and adding value for their members and wider stakeholders.
Rated ‘Excellent’ on Feefo.
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!
