Teachers are being encouraged to take advantage of a benefit available to them, which can deliver savings of £3,126 annually. Costing just £4.99 for two years – under 21p monthly – membership to Blue Light Card can help teachers save money this summer and in the future on everyday necessities such as grocery shopping to luxuries like holidays and sporting events.
Who Is Eligible for Blue Light Card?
Blue Light Card, the UK's specialist rewards programme for the teaching profession, NHS, emergency services, armed forces and social care sector, is also available to teaching assistants, early years practitioners, education support personnel, lunch supervisors and retired educators. It provides access to over 15,000 partner retailers such as Wagamama, Pizza Express, M&S, Greggs and Currys.
Impact of Teachers Beyond the Classroom
In its latest Teacher Impact Report, a nationwide investigation into the enduring influence of teachers outside the classroom, Blue Light Card urged the nation to recognise teachers for shaping considerably more than simply examination outcomes. The findings indicate many individuals only truly value the contribution teachers made years following their departure from school. On average, Brits acknowledge they don't fully recognise teachers until their late 20s or early 30s, with 34% saying it was only when they had their own children that the penny dropped how important teachers are.
How to Access the Discounts
Blue Light Card is accessible to individuals currently working in or retired from a broad range of frontline roles, encompassing the NHS, emergency services, social care, education and the armed forces. Members are able to unlock thousands of discounts from more than 15,000 brands, including high street retailers, travel companies and hospitality providers, via the Blue Light Card app and website.
Neil Caldicott, chief marketing officer from Blue Light Card said: "Most teachers get a gift at the end of term because it's the easiest way for students and parents to say thank you. We wanted to say thank you too, with discounts and offers that last through the summer and beyond. If you're a Blue Light Card member, it's worth checking your account before the term ends."
