The UK’s Largest Member-Owned Provider of Staff Absence Protection for Schools and Trusts
Who are Education Mutual?
Education Mutual provides a proven, innovative way to manage staff absence protection for Schools and Trusts.
We’re a non-profit organisation that reinvests all surplus funds back into the education sector
We run solely for the benefit of our member schools, rather than any profiting shareholders
We provide our members with access to a wide range of Health and Wellbeing Services at no additional cost
What does a Trust Membership include?
Memberships with Education Mutual offer the flexibility to meet individual academy need whilst maintaining oversight at Trust level.
Financial Management
You can decide how to manage your contribution and claims payments
Information Management
Full control of your membership can be held either within the central team or with individual schools
Contract Management
A consistent Relationship Manager is exclusively assigned to all schools within your Trust
By schools, For schools
Recommended by the Department for Education
An ethical approach to protection through a non-profit making mutual model
Dedicated to providing Schools and Academies with guidance and protection
The only Staff Absence Protection provider with a public review forum
We’re proud to be the UK’s largest member-owned provider of Staff Absence Protection for Schools and Trusts
Education Mutual is a trusted partner and innovator in the Education Sector. As a Value Match Sustainability Best Value Framework provider, we believe in the power of community and prioritise the assurance of budget certainty for our members.
Our ethos allows us to provide affordable and sustainable solutions to prevent and reduce staff absences, alongside adding value to each membership. Memberships are tailor-made to align with each school’s unique needs, securing extensive coverage customised to fit your budget requirements.
Protection Options
Included in every membership:
- Bereavement Leave
- Major Incident Cover
- Trade Union Days
- Standed Staff Cover
- Suspension Cover
- Compassionate Leave
- Jury Service
- Phased Return
- Interrupted Claim
Included with Maternity Cover:
- Maternity up to £10,000
- Paternity leave up to £3,000
- Adoption leave up to £10,000
Upgrade to Gold Membership:
- Every Education Mutual membership can be enhanced to protect:
- Pre-existing Conditions
- Pre-planned operations
Multi-award winning service
We’re making an impact
Education Mutual have been awarded the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award for our excellent member experience in 2023 and 2024.
Health and Wellbeing Services
Becoming an Education Mutual member provides access to a wide range of Health and Wellbeing Services which are all included at no additional cost.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Our commitment to staff wellbeing sets us apart as a trusted friend to the Sector.
Healthcare Services
By tending to the physical needs of staff, these wide-ranging services contribute towards a productive school team.
Occupational Health
Our Occupational Health offering is a direct response to the needs of our member schools.
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