It’s very evident that school and academy financial leadership is really challenging right now – increasing costs and reducing budgets make it extremely hard to balance budgets and avoid a deficit position.
Additionally, with the DfE recommending a 2.8% teacher pay rise for 2025-26, way below what unions expect in real terms and increasing concerns about whether this will be fully funded, as well as valid wellbeing concerns driving teachers to consider leaving education – the financial burden is significant and growing.
Schools Mutual Services is a trusted not-for-profit mutual organisation, established and governed by school leaders, to keep vital funds in the sector. Our schools and academies are our members and part of the SMS family. Staff absence will continue to be an issue and must be managed effectively to maintain education outcomes.
We are absolutely delighted to present our brand-new Schools Mutual Services Staff Absence Protection Fund, specifically designed to give you a low-cost and practical solution for staff absence. Our solution gives you budget certainty and complete peace of mind.
Our approach is based on our existing philosophy and principles – ensuring unwavering focus on the education sector without profit-taking shareholders and giving back to education.
Recent DfE statistics have confirmed a staggering 2.6 million teaching days have been lost due to absence, with over 66% of teachers being absent. The Schools Mutual Services Staff Absence Protection fund extends cover beyond accidents and illness to ensure you have the right protection, with additional wellbeing services, but keeping costs as low as possible.
It’s never been easier to get the right protection in place now at the right price. The Schools Mutual Services Staff Absence Team are ready to provide you with your standard membership quotation. Complete the form or speak to the team today:
- 01623 277 534
- quotes@schoolsmutualservices.co.uk
