19th May 2026
Company-X and SEGfL Partner to Expand Access to Cyber Insurance for Schools
Supporting Schools and Trusts Through the UK Schools Cyber Insurance Scheme
Company-X is pleased to announce a new partnership with South East Grid for Learning (SEGfL), providing schools and trusts with access to the UK Schools Cyber Insurance Scheme, a specialist cyber resilience solution designed specifically for the education sector.
As schools become increasingly reliant on digital systems, cyber threats continue to evolve in both frequency and sophistication. From ransomware attacks and supplier disruptions to data breaches and operational downtime, the impact of a cyber incident can be significant. While robust cyber security measures remain essential, prevention alone cannot eliminate every risk.
This new partnership brings together SEGfL’s deep understanding of the education sector and Company-X’s expertise as the founder of the UK Schools Cyber Insurance Scheme, helping schools strengthen their cyber resilience through a combination of cyber protection, incident response support, staff training and proactive risk management.
A Tailored Cyber Resilience Solution for Education
The UK Schools Cyber Insurance Scheme was established specifically to meet the needs of schools and trusts, providing access to specialist support and protection designed around the challenges facing the education sector.
The scheme includes up to £1,000,000 of cyber cover per event, alongside a range of services that help schools prepare for, respond to and recover from cyber incidents.
Key features include:
- Rapid incident response support to help organisations recover quickly and minimise disruption
- Ransomware and cyber extortion cover, including associated response and recovery costs
- Supply chain failure protection for incidents involving third-party providers
- Business interruption cover to help manage the financial impact of operational downtime
- Reputational harm cover to support organisations following an incident
- Cyber awareness training for staff to help reduce human risk
- Proactive risk management tools to support stronger cyber resilience
More Than Insurance
The UK Schools Cyber Insurance Scheme is about more than financial protection. It is designed to give education organisations access to the expertise, resources and support they need to operate confidently in an increasingly complex digital environment.
By combining cyber cover with practical resilience measures, schools and trusts can take a more comprehensive approach to cyber risk management. Whether strengthening internal controls, improving staff awareness or responding to an incident, participants have access to support throughout their cyber resilience journey.
Strengthening the Sector Together
At a time when cyber threats remain a significant challenge for education organisations, Company-X and SEGfL share a commitment to helping schools and trusts build stronger digital resilience.
Through this partnership, more schools will be able to access the UK Schools Cyber Insurance Scheme, benefiting from the protection, expertise and support needed to navigate today’s evolving threat landscape.
To learn more about the UK Schools Cyber Insurance Scheme, visit: https://company-x.com/cyber-insurance-for-schools/
