“The biggest benefit from working with SAS has not only been value for money, but helping shape our people strategy and looking after our staff.”
Hear directly from those who know us best – the schools, trusts and staff we’ve supported. Whether you’re seeking insights into staff wellbeing services, the benefits of staff absence insurance, or the impact of our support, these stories reflect our commitment to making a difference from the staffroom to the classroom.
wellbeing enquiries answered per month
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fewer staff absences with our wellbeing support
of staff who accessed our services were not absent
Discover how The Rutland Learning Trust partnered with SAS to transform its staff wellbeing strategy, leading to a people-first culture, improved staff retention, and authentic support for all 13 primary schools. They weren’t just looking for staff absence cover; they sought a strategic partner to embed wellbeing, ultimately shaping their people strategy and enhancing employee welfare.
“The biggest benefit from working with SAS has not only been value for money, but helping shape our people strategy and looking after our staff.”
— Rob Gooding, CEO, The Rutland Learning Trust
Schools: 13 rural primary schools
Counties: Rutland, North & West Northamptonshire
Employees Covered: Teaching & support staff + governors
SAS Services Used: Staff absence insurance, wellbeing, leadership support
Although The Rutland Learning Trust already had low absence rates and strong staff retention, national challenges around teacher wellbeing, recruitment and burnout led leadership to reassess their support systems.
“We don’t get many staff absences or leavers — but we needed to ensure that if they do face challenges, we’ve got support ready.”
“With teacher shortages and wellbeing issues rising across the UK, RLT wanted a proactive, structured approach — not quick fixes or “gimmicks.”
After exploring multiple providers, The Rutland Learning Trust selected SAS for its staff absence insurance, breadth of wellbeing services and shared values.
“It wasn’t just about value for money — SAS offered additional services that enhanced what we were already doing in schools.”
Services used:
“We’ve got a mantra across the trust: pupils and staff come equal-first. SAS has helped us live that authentically.”
“We didn’t even consider having a people strategy before working with SAS. Now we’ve restructured it completely.”
“I’ve only lost six teachers in ten years that I didn’t want to lose — and SAS helps make sure we retain great people.”
“Our staff engagement survey showed people love the speed and accessibility of SAS’s support.”
“We hosted a wellbeing day for every staff member — from headteachers to cleaners. SAS were part of the day, in person.”
“One of our governors used the SAS physio service the day after joining — and said it helped him engage more quickly with our schools.”
“Personally, I’ve accessed physio support through SAS. And I know staff across the trust have had counselling, menopause help, and more. They’ve been awesome.”
Fast, Personal Service: Responsive support that staff could rely on.
Strategic Alignment:
A partner who understood and helped shape their long-term people strategy.
Breadth of Holistic Support: Access to a comprehensive wellbeing package beyond just insurance.
Clear ROI:
Demonstrable financial and cultural benefits for the Trust.
“Without hesitation, I’d recommend SAS to any trust. The value for money, the quality of service, and the sheer simplicity of access—whether through the app or a personal call—have been terrific. The greatest strength in our trust is our staff, and SAS has consistently helped us prove we value them, every single day.”
