Author: Utility Rentals
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How to lease laptops for your school
A lot of schools are reviewing their fleets of laptops right now, due to Microsoft’s decision to withdraw support for Windows 10 in October. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the process of selecting the right laptops for your school, and financing them via a lease. What’s happening with Windows 10? We blogged about…
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What’s changed since Labour added VAT to private school fees?
As we approach the new financial year, it’s a fitting time to reflect on the impact to the education sector of adding VAT to private school fees. We provide equipment leasing finance to both private and state schools here at Utility Rentals, so we will be exploring what this change means in practice for the…
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Leasing with ClaaS: the year in review
In April 2024, Utility Rentals launched a sister company, Classroom as a Service (ClaaS) to provide specialist finance to schools wishing to acquire IT equipment. As of December 2024, the new brand is off to a strong start, regularly helping schools acquire laptops in quantities of 200 to 500. In this blog, we’re going to…
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iPads v Chromebooks for schools: which is best?
Apple iPads and Google Chromebooks are both popular choices of devices for schools to give their students. You can use them in a myriad of ways, from popular apps like Times Table Rockstars to advanced tasks like web coding or collaborative projects. In this piece, we’ll explore the benefits of each device, along with their…
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What are Labour’s plans for schools?
Labour’s landslide General Election victory on 4th July will bring with it big changes for schools. In this blog, we will explore the main components of the new government’s Children’s Wellbeing Bill, and what these mean for teachers, parents and children. What are the big changes on their way for schools? Labour’s manifesto – and…
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Why suppliers should partner with Utility Rentals
As an equipment supplier to the education sector, you know that schools are always short of money. They may want what you have to offer, but budget limitations may mean they scale back what they order, or choose not to proceed at all. That’s where we come in. Utility Rentals has nearly 40 years’ experience…
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Utility Rentals: why we’re not like traditional leasing companies
We all know that budgets in the education sector are tighter than ever, as the cost of living crisis continues to affect school spending. Many educational settings simply don’t have enough capital to keep classrooms and premises up to date. That means they are faced with the choice between costly improvements and persevering with outdated…