Empowering schools through staff absence
- Teacher absence has risen by 54.1% over a four year period, according to a new survey, with the average duration of sick leave also increasing from 7.5 days to 9.3. [1]
- Staff Absence Protection helps schools and their Trusts manage the financial impact of staff absences by covering the cost of hiring supply teachers. This ensures that the school budget remains intact despite unforeseen absences, allowing for better financial planning, forecasting and stability.
- By providing funds to cover the cost of substitute teachers, Staff Absence Protection ensures that pupils experience minimal disruption to their learning.
Education Mutual provided 100 hours of mental health and wellbeing support to the Trust and their staff as well as pupils and their guardians
Education Mutual provides easy to access mental health first aid webinars to guardians. The workshops will include understanding how to listen, what to say and the correct interventions to implement, spotting the signs and symptoms of mental health issues, and a range of practical support and resources
Prioritising their members, Education Mutual supported the Multi-Academy Trust during Covid-19, covering the cost of absences and supported schools and their pupils. Swiftly provided coverage and settling claims, demonstrating their responsive and value-driven mutual model
In response to member feedback, Education Mutual introduced menopause counselling, offering a safe space and professional support to helping employees manage symptoms and explore their personal transition.
Education Mutual launched stress coaching to address increased stress claims, providing an alternative to counselling for those needing day-to-day support
Due to increased flu claims during winter months, Education Mutual now provide flu vaccinations for all employees not eligible through the NHS, aiming to reduce absences, ensuring that teachers are present and able to maintain continuity in pupils' learning, thereby improving educational outcomes.
References:
[1] https://www.supportingeducation.com/content-hub/uk-school-mat-staffing-challenges-solutions-2024/
