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COVID crisis

3 tips for building a virtual school community

In our latest blog, we introduce some practical tips and suggestions for building a robust and healthy virtual school community in 2021.

14 January 2021

EdTech

Ways to update your school equipment in 2021

A new year is a prime opportunity to take stock of how your school needs have changed and how to update your school equipment so you’re prepared for the future!

6 January 2021

Energy Efficient Equipment

3 ways to reduce school energy bills this winter

Find out some practical ways your school can drastically reduce its energy bills this winter with a little help from Utility Rentals.

4 January 2021

festive lesson plans

Countdown to Christmas: 3 festive lesson plans for schools

Try out our festive lesson plans and add some Christmas cheer to your classroom this year! All with a little help from Utility Rentals.

14 December 2020

virtual school nativity

The rise of the virtual school nativity

With coronavirus continuing to cause disruption, many schools have opted to hold a virtual school nativity this year to continue this much-loved tradition.

9 December 2020

Catering Equipment

Winter warmers: 3 seasonal recipes for school canteens

Cook up a storm and keep your little ones fueled until spring with these hearty winter-warming seasonal recipes from Utility Rentals!

30 November 2020

outdoor education

Is it the end of outdoor education?

This blog discusses the important role of outdoor education in the development of young people and looks at how your school can maximise its outside space.

25 November 2020

iPads

A student’s guide to iPads

Our student’s guide to iPads offers a handy round-up of the different features of a range of popular models to help you choose the right one!

20 November 2020

Hand Dryers

The impact of COVID-19 on hand hygiene

This article looks at the effect of the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic on hand hygiene and the ways in which we can support effective hand hygiene in schools.

11 November 2020

Bonfire Night lesson plans

Remember, remember: Bonfire Night lesson plans

Our blog looks at fun Bonfire Night lesson plans for kids of all ages, to add some fun to the classroom and teach them the history behind this celebration.

2 November 2020

Canopies

The future of school playgrounds

This article discusses the importance of school playgrounds, the impact of COVID-19 on them, and how they might look in the future.

29 October 2020

EdTech

Lock-down EdTech lessons for schools

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many lock-down EdTech lessons for schools. Find out more about this fascinating topic in our blog!

21 October 2020

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