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Research Summary: Join the risk protection arrangement (RPA) for schools
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- UK Department for Education
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- 6 October 2026
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- 1 min
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The UK Department for Education has announced the availability of a Risk Protection Arrangement (RPA) for public sector schools. This arrangement serves as an alternative to traditional commercial insurance, offering potential benefits in terms of time and cost savings for participating educational institutions.
Why it matters
This initiative provides a mechanism for public sector educational institutions to manage risk through an alternative framework to commercial insurance. The potential for time and cost efficiencies can directly impact budget allocation and operational effectiveness within the education sector.
Key insights
- The Risk Protection Arrangement (RPA) is offered by the UK Department for Education.
- It is specifically designed for public sector schools.
- The RPA acts as an alternative to commercial insurance.
- Participation in the RPA may result in savings of time and money for schools.
Source
UK Department for Education — https://www.gov.uk/guidance/join-the-risk-protection-arrangement-rpa-for-schools
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