Q&A: ENDSLEIGH
The benefits of using a specialist insurance broker
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We also provide risk management strategies and enhance safety management systems through Health and Safety, Fire Risk Assessment, and Physical Security audits and an online compliance tool supports schools with day-to-day compliance and estates management. Our wellbeing programmes support more than one million young people with their mental health through 24/7 access to specialist professional counsellors, training, and digital support therapy. And our employee benefits solutions help the education community retain and attract staff.
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n our regular series of supplier Q&As, this month we catch up with Jo Taylor, Executive Director at education insurance broker Endsleigh, who tells us more about Endsleigh’s service offering and how Endsleigh is helping schools, colleges and universities to navigate the challenges the education sector faces.
Tell us about Endsleigh As a specialist education insurance broker, Endsleigh’s heritage lies in providing tailored insurance, risk management, and wellbeing solutions to the education community. With almost 60 years of specialist experience working with schools, universities and colleges, we understand the challenges the education sector is facing: the importance of keeping young people safe and well, the minefield of managing risks and obtaining cost-effective insurance covers, and the difficulties of finding and retaining staff. Our solutions are built around principles that ensure peace of mind for educational establishments, students, pupils, and employees. And, as part of Howden, the global insurance group, we have access to the UK’s leading insurers.
Could you tell us a bit more about the services you provide to the education community?
We provide insurances to protect your organisation against everyday risks as well as new and emerging threats. From property and liability covers to motor, engineering, contract works, Governors and Trustees’ liability, terrorism
What do you think are the key challenges that schools, colleges and universities are currently facing? It’s a challenging time for the education community. 78% of all education staff are suffering from stress. 40,000 teachers resigned last year with unfilled teaching vacancies at a record high. One in five young people aged 8 to 25 years have a probable mental health disorder and 400,000 young people have been waiting over two years for support.
Cyber-attacks within the education sector, which ranks fifth globally by industry in cybercrime incidents, are growing. Most prominent are malware and phishing attacks.
Cuts in school funding have made a huge impact on education services, including support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities and capital spending on school buildings has declined by up to 50% in real terms since 2010.
The prospect of VAT being added to private school fees is bringing a wave of unrest and uncertainty for independent schools.
How can you support them with these challenges?
The education community is at the coal face of a mental health crisis with a lack of accessible support. Our wellbeing programmes provide mental health support for pupils, students, teachers and parents 24/7, 365 days a year. Our employee benefits package helps attract and retain staff by looking after all aspects of their wellbeing – financial, mental, emotional, and physical.
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As a specialist broker, we can carry out a full review of your insurance programme to ensure it is fit for purpose and your business is adequately protected from a wide range of unexpected eventualities.
With cuts on spending on school buildings, our risk management services can ensure your buildings, equipment, and grounds are safe and that you’re meeting your regulatory requirements.
What sets Endsleigh apart from other companies that operate in the insurance arena?
Our 60 years’ heritage dedicated to providing specialist insurance to the education sector is just one key element that sets us apart from other insurance brokers. The fact is, we go beyond broking to provide solutions outside of the insurance arena with our commitment to mental health and wellbeing provision and supporting organisations with finding and retaining talent.
Our annual Student Happiness Index provides valuable insights into students’ challenges, what is motivating them to succeed, and their observations about the future. Reports such as this enhance our knowledge even further, allow us to co-create new solutions that are closely tailored to the needs of our clients and partners, and help us build relationships with leaders and policy makers within the education community.
How can we find out more about Endsleigh and the services it provides?
Our team will be at the following conferences in June:
• SNE SBM Conference 13 June
• Sixth Form College Association Conference 19 - 20 June
• AMOSSHE National Conferences 28 June
• The MAT-PN South 25-26 June
For more information on all our services visit
www.endsleigh.co.uk Email:
schools@endsleigh.co.uk or call 0333 234 1553
June 2024
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