As schools plan for 2026 amid rising costs and persistent staff burnout, one theme dominates ISBL discussions: resilience. Research this autumn shows 44% of teachers report frequent burnout symptoms, while school budgets face a £700 million funding gap. The challenge? Protecting people and finances at the same time.
Schools UK - an FCA-regulated, AXA-underwritten provider - helps schools do both. Our Staff Absence Insurance transfers financial risk off your budget while supporting whole-school wellbeing through counselling, employee assistance, and preventative health services. Every policy is FSCS-protected and backed by AXA Insurance UK plc, giving schools confidence that claims will be honoured — fast. In fact, our average claims turnaround is just three days, reducing cash-flow uncertainty and easing admin pressure.
It’s a compliant, caring way to safeguard your staff and sustain continuity — so your team can focus on pupils, not paperwork.
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