Mental health training for new teachers
Every new teacher will be trained in how to spot the signs of mental health problems,
About Harrington Bates
At Harrington Bates we’re a leading and long-standing provider of staff absence insurance to schools, colleges and academies in the UK.
Staff absence insurance
We offer a staff absence management solution which can be customised to your school’s specific circumstances and requirements.
Health and wellbeing support
Our schools staff have access to specialist around-the-clock counselling services, OH assessments, stress coaching and much more.
Policy
Policy improvements
We constantly enhance our policy to give you the best cover and value for money.
Enhanced cover levels
Cover absences caused by maternity, pre-existing conditions and stress.
Support services
We provide our schools’ with complimentary health and wellbeing support services.
The prevalence and cost of staff absence
Unfortunately staff absences are common and financially costly to schools, colleges and academies.
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MSchools lose time to the value of over £500 million every year through staff absences.
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%57% of teachers are absent from work through sickness at some point during the year.
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%On average, 5% of a schools' teaching budget is spent on engaging supply teachers.
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We can help you to choose your policy, talk you through pricing and explain anything you need to know about our staff absence insurance. If you would like to speak to one of our friendly and knowledgeable Schools Team, submit your details using this contact form and we'll be in touch shortly.